- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Innovations Academy shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 410004801833 · The Dalles, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 19.3:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: The Dalles High School (795 students)
Innovations Academy shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Innovations Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Dalles Hig
The Dalles High School
795 students
- The Dalles Mid
The Dalles Middle School
513 students
- Dry Hollow Ele
Dry Hollow Elementary School
424 students
- Chenowith Elem
Chenowith Elementary School
418 students
- Colonel Wright 291
Colonel Wright Elementary School
291 students
- This school 232
Innovations Academy
232 students
What this shows Innovations Academy reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovations Academy compares
Innovations Academy is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,322
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for North Wasco County Sd 21 reports $16,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~232 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.