Enrollment
354
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottage Grove, OR
Academy for Character Education
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Character Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411158001727Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Character Education earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 354
- students enrolled
Academy for Character Education has class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Character Education ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, OR.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158001727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Character Education compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy for Character Education
Academy for Character Education is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Cottage Grove, Oregon, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Oregon schools and 34% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $14,047 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cottage Grove's public schools, it stands alongside Solo Academy (62 students): Academy for Character Education is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 12.4:1).
South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students) and Lincoln Middle School (455 students) alongside Academy for Character Education.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Character Education compares
Academy for Character Education on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Oregon - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Academy for Character Education is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lane Sd 45j3, which includes Academy for Character Education.
$14,047
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.4%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy for Character Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bohemia Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Childs Way Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Character Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Cottage Grove
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Character Education
How many students attend Academy for Character Education?
Academy for Character Education has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Character Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Character Education is 23.6:1, which is 34% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Character Education?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Character Education is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Character Education?
Academy for Character Education has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Character Education rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Character Education ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cottage Grove on the city page.
Is Academy for Character Education a good school?
Academy for Character Education earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Lane Sd 45j3?
Besides Academy for Character Education, South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students), Lincoln Middle School (455 students), and Harrison Elementary School (450 students). See the South Lane Sd 45j3 district page for the complete list.
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