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Springfield SD 19

Oregon · Public School District
21
Schools
9,263
Students
$17,076
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
66.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
74.7%
Graduation Rate
-11.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Springfield SD 19 is a public school district in Oregon serving 9,263 students across 21 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 74.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,076 is above average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (21)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Agnes Stewart Middle School06–08513
Briggs Middle School06–08428
Hamlin Middle School06–08571
Thurston Middle School06–08563
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy of Arts and Academics09–12228
Gateways High School09–1259
Springfield High School09–121,317
Thurston High School09–121,277
Willamette Leadership AcademyCharter06–12220
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,076+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
28%
State
60.6%
Local (property tax)
27.7%
Federal
11.7%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
9,263
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.7%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,076 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 21 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.7%, graduation is 11.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Springfield SD 19?
Springfield SD 19 has 21 public schools, serving a total of 9,263 students.
What is the graduation rate for Springfield SD 19?
The graduation rate is 74.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Springfield SD 19 spend per student?
Springfield SD 19 spends $17,076 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Springfield SD 19?
67% of students in Springfield SD 19 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Springfield SD 19?
Yes — 1 of the 21 schools in Springfield SD 19 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Springfield SD 19 serve?
Springfield SD 19 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Springfield SD 19?
The median opportunity score across schools in Springfield SD 19 is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.