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Jefferson County SD 509J

Oregon · Public School District
9
Schools
2,787
Students
$18,904
Per-Pupil Spend
+32% nat'l
91.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+39pp vs nat'l
88.6%
Graduation Rate
+2.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jefferson County SD 509J is a public school district in Oregon serving 2,787 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,904 is above average for a US public school district. 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
509J On-LineKG–0845
Big Muddy ElementaryKG–0818
Buff Elementary SchoolKG–05274
Madras Elementary SchoolKG–05363
Metolius Elementary SchoolKG–05230
Warm Springs K-8 AcademyKG–08530
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson County Middle School06–08473
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bridges High School09–1273
Madras High School09–12781
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,904+32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
21%
State
56.0%
Local (property tax)
21.3%
Federal
22.7%

State funding accounts for 56% 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
9
Schools
2,787
Students
91%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.6%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,904 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
91% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson County SD 509J?
Jefferson County SD 509J has 9 public schools, serving a total of 2,787 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jefferson County SD 509J?
The graduation rate is 88.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jefferson County SD 509J spend per student?
Jefferson County SD 509J spends $18,904 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jefferson County SD 509J?
91% of students in Jefferson County SD 509J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jefferson County SD 509J?
No, Jefferson County SD 509J does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jefferson County SD 509J serve?
Jefferson County SD 509J serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jefferson County SD 509J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jefferson County SD 509J is 47/100. 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.