Enrollment
99
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 410002001891
North Santiam Options Academy — Stayton, OR
Federal NCES profile for North Santiam Options Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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 Santiam Sd 29j · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Santiam Options Academy 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 Santiam Options Academy reports 99 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 65% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Santiam Sd 29j spends $16,048 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.0% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Santiam Options Academy 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 45% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 10% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
— 45% above state mean
Top 97% in Oregon — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 99 Top 10% in Oregon — larger than 90% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 26.3:1 +45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 410002001891
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Santiam Sd 29j, which includes North Santiam Options Academy.
$16,048
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 56.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Santiam Options Academy
How many students attend North Santiam Options Academy?
North Santiam Options Academy has 99 students enrolled. It is a other school in Stayton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Santiam Options Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Santiam Options Academy is 26.3:1, which is 45% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Santiam Options Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Santiam Options Academy is White at 63.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stayton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Santiam Options Academy?
North Santiam Options Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.