Enrollment
129
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keizer, OR
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Optimum Learning Environment Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082004193Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Keizer · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 129
- students enrolled
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School has class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Optimum Learning Environment Charter School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Keizer, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082004193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Optimum Learning Environment Charter School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is a small charter elementary school in Keizer, Oregon, enrolling 129 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Oregon schools and 22% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 129 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 645 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Keizer's elementary schools, it stands alongside Keizer Elementary School (565 students): Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 20.9:1).
Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students) and South Salem High School (2,195 students) alongside Optimum Learning Environment 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 Optimum Learning Environment Charter School compares
Optimum Learning Environment 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Oregon - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$15,528
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
Counselors0.2 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 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Optimum Learning Environment Charter School.
$15,528
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 Optimum Learning Environment Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Optimum Learning Environment Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Keizer
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Keizer Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Gubser Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Cummings Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 18:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Weddle Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Clear Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 18.6:1 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 (~129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
How many students attend Optimum Learning Environment Charter School?
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School has 129 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keizer, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is 21.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Optimum Learning Environment Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Optimum Learning Environment Charter School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Keizer, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Optimum Learning Environment Charter School?
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Optimum Learning Environment Charter School rank among elementary schools in Keizer?
By Resource Investment Index, Optimum Learning Environment Charter School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Keizer, 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 Keizer on the city page.
Is Optimum Learning Environment Charter School a good school?
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Optimum Learning Environment Charter School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.
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