Enrollment
232
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · The Dalles, OR
Innovations Academy
Federal NCES profile for Innovations Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410004801833
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovations Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in The Dalles · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovations Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in The Dalles, OR.
School address
District: North Wasco County Sd 21 · Oregon
NCES ID 410004801833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Innovations Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Innovations Academy
Innovations Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in The Dalles, Oregon, enrolling 232 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.6% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding North Wasco County Sd 21 spends $14,500 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students) and The Dalles Middle School (513 students) alongside Innovations Academy.
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 Innovations Academy compares
Innovations Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 64% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Oregon - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,500
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Innovations Academy is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Wasco County Sd 21, which includes Innovations Academy.
$14,500
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 64.0%
Federal 11.9%
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 Innovations Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Dalles Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dry Hollow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chenowith Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel Wright Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovations Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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 (~232 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Innovations Academy
How many students attend Innovations Academy?
Innovations Academy has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in The Dalles, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovations Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovations Academy is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovations Academy?
86.6% of students at Innovations Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovations Academy?
The largest demographic group at Innovations Academy is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in The Dalles, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovations Academy?
Innovations Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Innovations Academy rank among public schools in The Dalles?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in The Dalles, 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 The Dalles on the city page.
Is Innovations Academy a good school?
Innovations Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. 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 North Wasco County Sd 21?
Besides Innovations Academy, North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students), The Dalles Middle School (513 students), and Dry Hollow Elementary School (424 students). See the North Wasco County Sd 21 district page for the complete list.
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