Enrollment
248
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boring, OR
Oregon Trail Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oregon Trail Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411089001799Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oregon Trail Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Boring · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oregon Trail Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Trail Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Boring, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Oregon
NCES ID 411089001799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oregon Trail Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oregon Trail Academy
Oregon Trail Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Boring, Oregon, enrolling 248 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Oregon schools and 28% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 248 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon Trail Sd 46 spends $13,107 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students) and Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students) alongside Oregon Trail 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 Oregon Trail Academy compares
Oregon Trail 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 76% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Oregon - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$13,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 79.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Oregon Trail Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon Trail Sd 46, which includes Oregon Trail Academy.
$13,107
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Oregon Trail Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Firwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boring Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelso Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oregon Trail Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~248 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oregon Trail Academy
How many students attend Oregon Trail Academy?
Oregon Trail Academy has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boring, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Academy is 22.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oregon Trail Academy?
12.9% of students at Oregon Trail Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oregon Trail Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oregon Trail Academy is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Boring, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oregon Trail Academy?
Oregon Trail Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Oregon Trail Academy rank among public schools in Boring?
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Trail Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Boring, 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 Boring on the city page.
Is Oregon Trail Academy a good school?
Oregon Trail Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Oregon Trail Sd 46?
Besides Oregon Trail Academy, Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students), Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students), and Firwood Elementary School (430 students). See the Oregon Trail Sd 46 district page for the complete list.
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