Enrollment
203
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coos Bay, OR
Lighthouse Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410366004188Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Coos Bay · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Charter School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Charter School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Coos Bay, OR.
School address
District: Coos Bay Sd 9 · Oregon
NCES ID 410366004188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lighthouse Charter School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lighthouse Charter School
Lighthouse Charter School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Coos Bay, Oregon, enrolling 203 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 203 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Coos Bay Sd 9 spends $14,108 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Coos Bay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Millicoma School (473 students): Lighthouse Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 21.5:1).
Coos Bay Sd 9 also operates Marshfield Senior High School (798 students) and Millicoma School (473 students) alongside Lighthouse Charter School.
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 Lighthouse Charter School compares
Lighthouse Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 5% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Oregon - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$14,108
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 + 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
- 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 73.4%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Lighthouse Charter School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coos Bay Sd 9, which includes Lighthouse Charter School.
$14,108
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.6%
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 Lighthouse Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millicoma School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Coos Bay
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Millicoma School
Standard public school
473 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sunset School
Standard public school
380 students 19:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
279 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside School
Standard public school
274 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~203 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Charter School
How many students attend Lighthouse Charter School?
Lighthouse Charter School has 203 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coos Bay, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Charter School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse Charter School?
50.0% of students at Lighthouse Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Charter School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Coos Bay, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Charter School?
Lighthouse Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lighthouse Charter School rank among elementary schools in Coos Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Charter School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Coos Bay, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Coos Bay on the city page.
Is Lighthouse Charter School a good school?
Lighthouse Charter School earns 40/100 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 Coos Bay Sd 9?
Besides Lighthouse Charter School, Coos Bay Sd 9 also operates Marshfield Senior High School (798 students), Millicoma School (473 students), and Marshfield Junior High (418 students). See the Coos Bay Sd 9 district page for the complete list.
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