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David Douglas SD 40

Oregon · Public School District
14
Schools
8,580
Students
$21,237
Per-Pupil Spend
+48% nat'l
77.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
80.0%
Graduation Rate
-6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

David Douglas SD 40 is a public school district in Oregon serving 8,580 students across 14 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 80.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,237 is above average for a US public school district. 77% 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 42/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alice Ott Middle School06–08582
Floyd Light Middle School06–08635
Ron Russell Middle School06–08770
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
David Douglas High School09–122,698
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,237+48% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
69%
16%
State
68.6%
Local (property tax)
15.7%
Federal
15.7%

State funding accounts for 69% 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
14
Schools
8,580
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,237 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.0%, graduation is 6.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
77% 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 David Douglas SD 40?
David Douglas SD 40 has 14 public schools, serving a total of 8,580 students.
What is the graduation rate for David Douglas SD 40?
The graduation rate is 80.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does David Douglas SD 40 spend per student?
David Douglas SD 40 spends $21,237 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in David Douglas SD 40?
77% of students in David Douglas SD 40 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in David Douglas SD 40?
Yes — 1 of the 14 schools in David Douglas SD 40 is a charter school.
What grade levels does David Douglas SD 40 serve?
David Douglas SD 40 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for David Douglas SD 40?
The median opportunity score across schools in David Douglas SD 40 is 42/100. 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.