- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lighthouse Charter School held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 410366004188 · Coos Bay, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
203 enr · 15.6:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield Senior High School (798 students)
Lighthouse Charter School held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Lighthouse Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshfield Sen
Marshfield Senior High School
798 students
- Millicoma Scho
Millicoma School
473 students
- Marshfield Jun
Marshfield Junior High
418 students
- Sunset School
Sunset School
380 students
- Madison Elemen 279
Madison Elementary School
279 students
- This school 203
Lighthouse Charter School
203 students
What this shows Lighthouse Charter School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lighthouse Charter School compares
Lighthouse Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,810
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 + 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 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
District finance for Coos Bay Sd 9 reports $15,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~203 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.