Enrollment
73
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philomath, OR
Philomath Academy
Federal NCES profile for Philomath Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410960001880
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philomath Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Philomath · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 36.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 73
- students enrolled
Philomath Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philomath Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Philomath, OR.
School address
District: Philomath Sd 17j · Oregon
NCES ID 410960001880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philomath Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philomath Academy
Philomath Academy is a small combined-grade school in Philomath, Oregon, enrolling 73 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Oregon schools and 107% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Oregon schools, with 73 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 73 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Philomath Sd 17j spends $14,221 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Philomath's public schools, it stands alongside Kings Valley Charter School (193 students): Philomath Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (36.5:1 vs 14.8:1).
Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath High School (453 students) and Philomath Elementary School (368 students) alongside Philomath 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 Philomath Academy compares
Philomath 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 | 36.5:1 | ▲ 107% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
36.5:1
students per teacher
- 107% 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
$14,221
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 73 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Philomath Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philomath Sd 17j, which includes Philomath Academy.
$14,221
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 57.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 Philomath Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philomath Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philomath Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kings Valley Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clemens Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philomath Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Philomath
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~73 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Philomath Academy
How many students attend Philomath Academy?
Philomath Academy has 73 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Philomath, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philomath Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Philomath Academy is 36.5:1, which is 107% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 132% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philomath Academy?
The largest demographic group at Philomath Academy is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Philomath, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philomath Academy?
Philomath Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Philomath Academy rank among public schools in Philomath?
By Resource Investment Index, Philomath Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Philomath, 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 Philomath on the city page.
Is Philomath Academy a good school?
Philomath Academy earns 52/100 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 Philomath Sd 17j?
Besides Philomath Academy, Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath High School (453 students), Philomath Elementary School (368 students), and Philomath Middle School (351 students). See the Philomath Sd 17j district page for the complete list.
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