Enrollment
505
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medford, OR
Kids Unlimited Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kids Unlimited Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410804001829Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kids Unlimited Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #6 of 22
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kids Unlimited Academy has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kids Unlimited Academy ranks #6 of 22 public schools in Medford, OR.
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
NCES ID 410804001829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kids Unlimited Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kids Unlimited Academy
Kids Unlimited Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Medford, Oregon, enrolling 505 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 79.1% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 505 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (28%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Medford Sd 549c spends $12,367 per pupil, 32% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Medford's public schools, it stands alongside Logos Charter School (1,285 students): Kids Unlimited Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 22.5:1).
Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students) and North Medford High School (1,721 students) alongside Kids Unlimited 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 Kids Unlimited Academy compares
Kids Unlimited 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 50% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Oregon - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$12,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 28.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Kids Unlimited Academy is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford Sd 549c, which includes Kids Unlimited Academy.
$12,367
Per student
-32%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 58.6%
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.
How Kids Unlimited Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Medford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Medford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logos Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedrick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kids Unlimited Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Medford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~505 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kids Unlimited Academy
How many students attend Kids Unlimited Academy?
Kids Unlimited Academy has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medford, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kids Unlimited Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kids Unlimited Academy is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kids Unlimited Academy?
79.1% of students at Kids Unlimited Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kids Unlimited Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kids Unlimited Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Medford, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kids Unlimited Academy?
Kids Unlimited Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Kids Unlimited Academy rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Kids Unlimited Academy ranks #6 of 22 public schools in Medford, 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 Medford on the city page.
Is Kids Unlimited Academy a good school?
Kids Unlimited Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Medford Sd 549c?
Besides Kids Unlimited Academy, Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students), North Medford High School (1,721 students), and Logos Charter School (1,285 students). See the Medford Sd 549c district page for the complete list.
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