Enrollment
99
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stayton, OR
North Santiam Options Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Santiam Options Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410002001891
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Santiam Options Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Stayton · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 99
- students enrolled
North Santiam Options Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Santiam Options Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Stayton, OR.
School address
District: North Santiam Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002001891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Santiam Options Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Santiam Options Academy
North Santiam Options Academy is a small combined-grade school in Stayton, Oregon, enrolling 99 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33:1 is larger than about 98% of Oregon schools and 87% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
The surrounding North Santiam Sd 29j spends $13,637 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Santiam Sd 29j also operates Stayton High School (669 students) and Stayton Middle School (486 students) alongside North Santiam Options 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 North Santiam Options Academy compares
North Santiam Options 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 | 33:1 | ▲ 87% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
33:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 98% in Oregon - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,637
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.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, North Santiam Options Academy is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Santiam Sd 29j, which includes North Santiam Options Academy.
$13,637
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How North Santiam Options Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stayton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sublimity Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stayton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mari-Linn Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Santiam Options Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~99 students)
Next steps
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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 an alternative 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 33:1, which is 87% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Stayton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Santiam Options Academy?
North Santiam Options Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North Santiam Options Academy rank among public schools in Stayton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Santiam Options Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Stayton, 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 Stayton on the city page.
Is North Santiam Options Academy a good school?
North Santiam Options Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. 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 North Santiam Sd 29j?
Besides North Santiam Options Academy, North Santiam Sd 29j also operates Stayton High School (669 students), Stayton Middle School (486 students), and Sublimity Elementary School (366 students). See the North Santiam Sd 29j district page for the complete list.
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