- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Academy for Character Education shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 411158001727 · Cottage Grove, OR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
354 enr · 23.6:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Cottage Grove High School (640 students)
Academy for Character Education shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Academy for Character Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove High School
640 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
455 students
- Harrison Eleme
Harrison Elementary School
450 students
- Bohemia Elemen
Bohemia Elementary School
443 students
- This school
Academy for Character Education
354 students
- Childs Way Cha 121
Childs Way Charter School
121 students
What this shows Academy for Character Education reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Character Education compares
Academy for Character Education is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for South Lane Sd 45j3 reports $15,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.