Enrollment
62
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottage Grove, OR
Solo Academy
Federal NCES profile for Solo Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411158001911
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solo Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 62
- students enrolled
Solo Academy has class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solo Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, OR.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158001911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solo Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solo Academy
Solo Academy is a small combined-grade school in Cottage Grove, Oregon, enrolling 62 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Solo Academy is leaner than roughly 89% of Oregon schools and 30% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Oregon schools, with 62 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
The surrounding South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $14,047 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cottage Grove's public schools, it stands alongside Academy for Character Education (354 students): Solo Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 23.6:1).
South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students) and Lincoln Middle School (455 students) alongside Solo 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 Solo Academy compares
Solo 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Oregon - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,047
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lane Sd 45j3, which includes Solo Academy.
$14,047
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.4%
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 Solo Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bohemia Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy for Character Education | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solo Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Cottage Grove
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 (~62 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Solo Academy
How many students attend Solo Academy?
Solo Academy has 62 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solo Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Solo Academy is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solo Academy?
Solo Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Solo Academy rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Solo Academy ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove on the city page.
Is Solo Academy a good school?
Solo Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 South Lane Sd 45j3?
Besides Solo Academy, South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students), Lincoln Middle School (455 students), and Harrison Elementary School (450 students). See the South Lane Sd 45j3 district page for the complete list.
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