- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cottage Grove, OR
Al Kennedy High School
Federal NCES profile for Al Kennedy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411158001390
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Al Kennedy High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Al Kennedy High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Al Kennedy High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, OR.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158001390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Al Kennedy High School held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 411158001390 · Cottage Grove, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 12.4:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cottage Grove High School (640 students)
Al Kennedy High School held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Al Kennedy High School 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
- Academy for Ch
Academy for Character Education
354 students
- This school 62
Al Kennedy High School
62 students
What this shows Al Kennedy High School reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Al Kennedy High School compares
Al Kennedy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Oregon - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Al Kennedy High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Al Kennedy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bohemia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy for Character Education | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Al Kennedy High School'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
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Cottage Grove
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Al Kennedy High School
How many students attend Al Kennedy High School?
Al Kennedy High School has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cottage Grove, OR. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Al Kennedy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Al Kennedy High School is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% lower 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 Al Kennedy High School?
69.5% of students at Al Kennedy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Al Kennedy High School?
The largest demographic group at Al Kennedy High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Al Kennedy High School?
Al Kennedy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Al Kennedy High School rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Al Kennedy High School ranks #5 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 Al Kennedy High School, 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.