Enrollment
106
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 411068001863
South Valley Academy — Rogue River, OR
Federal NCES profile for South Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rogue River Sd 35 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Valley Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Valley Academy reports 106 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% above the Oregon average and 28% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 70.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rogue River Sd 35 spends $16,852 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.5% from the state, and 16.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Valley Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 15% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Oregon — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
70.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,852
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
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
Enrollment 106 Top 10% in Oregon — larger than 90% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 23:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.3% +15% vs state
NCES ID 411068001863
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 70.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rogue River Sd 35, which includes South Valley Academy.
$16,852
Per student
-24%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 56.5%
Federal 16.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
Similar other schools in Rogue River
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about South Valley Academy
How many students attend South Valley Academy?
South Valley Academy has 106 students enrolled. It is a other school in Rogue River, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley Academy is 23:1, which is 26% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Valley Academy?
66.3% of students at South Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Valley Academy is White at 75.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rogue River, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Valley Academy?
South Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.