Enrollment
690
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 410192000213
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy — Beaverton, OR
Federal NCES profile for Arts and Communication Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arts and Communication Magnet Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy reports 690 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% below the Oregon average and 58% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 345 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Beaverton Sd 48j spends $17,283 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.2% from local sources (property taxes), 49.0% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arts and Communication Magnet Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 62% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% below the Oregon average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Oregon — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,283
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 690 Top 88% in Oregon — larger than 12% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 20.9:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.9% -62% vs state
NCES ID 410192000213
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 345:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Arts and Communication Magnet Academy.
$17,283
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
Similar other schools in Beaverton
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International School of Beaverton
Standard public school
870 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Beaver Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
778 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
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666 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Vose Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Barnes Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Arts and Communication Magnet Academy
How many students attend Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy has 690 students enrolled. It is a other school in Beaverton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
21.9% of students at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy is White at 63.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Beaverton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.