Enrollment
252
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 410894001135 Charter school
North Powder Charter School — North Powder, OR
Federal NCES profile for North Powder Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Powder Sd 8j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Powder Charter School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Powder Charter School reports 252 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% below the Oregon average and 35% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 252 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Powder Sd 8j spends $20,560 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.1% from local sources (property taxes), 69.8% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Powder Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 41% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% below the Oregon average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 8% in Oregon — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,560
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 252 Top 32% in Oregon — larger than 68% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.7% -41% vs state
NCES ID 410894001135
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 252:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.9%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Powder Sd 8j, which includes North Powder Charter School.
$20,560
Per student
-8%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 69.8%
Federal 13.1%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Powder Charter School
How many students attend North Powder Charter School?
North Powder Charter School has 252 students enrolled. It is a other school in North Powder, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Powder Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Powder Charter School is 12.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Powder Charter School?
33.7% of students at North Powder Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Powder Charter School?
The largest demographic group at North Powder Charter School is White at 83.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in North Powder, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Powder Charter School?
North Powder Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.