Enrollment
121
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 411158001677 Charter school
Childs Way Charter School — Dorena, OR
Federal NCES profile for Childs Way Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 36
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: South Lane Sd 45j3 · 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Childs Way Charter School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Childs Way Charter School reports 121 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 242 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $16,415 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.8% from local sources (property taxes), 60.4% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), 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 Childs Way Charter School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 12% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$16,415
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 242 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 121 Top 12% in Oregon — larger than 88% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 411158001677
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 242:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lane Sd 45j3, which includes Childs Way Charter School.
$16,415
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Childs Way Charter School
How many students attend Childs Way Charter School?
Childs Way Charter School has 121 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dorena, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childs Way Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Childs Way Charter School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Childs Way Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Childs Way Charter School is White at 85.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dorena, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Childs Way Charter School?
Childs Way Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.