- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dorena, OR
Childs Way Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Childs Way Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411158001677Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Childs Way Charter School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 121
- students enrolled
Childs Way Charter School has class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Childs Way Charter School grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (+35.2%).
Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 411158001677 · Dorena, OR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
121 enr · 24.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cottage Grove High School (640 students)
Childs Way Charter School grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (+35.2%). Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Childs Way Charter 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 121
Childs Way Charter School
121 students
What this shows Childs Way Charter School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Childs Way Charter School compares
Childs Way Charter School is a growing 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Oregon - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.6%
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
Counselors0.5 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Childs Way Charter School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Childs Way Charter School 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 |
| Academy for Character Education | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Childs Way Charter 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
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 (~121 students)
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 public school in Dorena, OR. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 96 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childs Way Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Childs Way Charter School is 24.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Dorena, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Childs Way Charter School?
Childs Way Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in South Lane Sd 45j3?
Besides Childs Way Charter 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.