Enrollment
231
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, OR
Academy of Arts and Academics
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Arts and Academics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411167001641
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Arts and Academics earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Arts and Academics has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Arts and Academics ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Arts and Academics compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Arts and Academics
Academy of Arts and Academics is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Springfield, Oregon, enrolling 231 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.0% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 19 spends $13,914 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside Springfield High School (1,229 students): Academy of Arts and Academics is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 20.1:1).
Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students) and Thurston High School (1,215 students) alongside Academy of Arts and Academics.
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 of Arts and Academics compares
Academy of Arts and Academics on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 16% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Oregon - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,914
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Academy of Arts and Academics is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 19, which includes Academy of Arts and Academics.
$13,914
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 60.6%
Federal 11.7%
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 of Arts and Academics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Arts and Academics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Arts and Academics
How many students attend Academy of Arts and Academics?
Academy of Arts and Academics has 231 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Arts and Academics?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Arts and Academics is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Arts and Academics?
61.0% of students at Academy of Arts and Academics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Arts and Academics?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Arts and Academics is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Arts and Academics?
Academy of Arts and Academics has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Arts and Academics rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Arts and Academics ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Springfield, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Academy of Arts and Academics a good school?
Academy of Arts and Academics earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Academy of Arts and Academics, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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