Enrollment
106
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rogue River, OR
South Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411068001863
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Valley Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rogue River · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Valley Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rogue River, OR.
School address
District: Rogue River Sd 35 · Oregon
NCES ID 411068001863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Valley Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Valley Academy
South Valley Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Rogue River, Oregon, enrolling 106 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Oregon schools and 51% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 106 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rogue River Sd 35 spends $14,091 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rogue River's public schools, it stands alongside Rogue River Junior/Senior High (339 students): South Valley Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 15.4:1).
Rogue River Sd 35 also operates Rogue River Elementary School (388 students) and Rogue River Junior/Senior High (339 students) alongside South Valley 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 South Valley Academy compares
South Valley 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 26% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in Oregon - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
70.8%
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
$14,091
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, South Valley Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rogue River Sd 35, which includes South Valley Academy.
$14,091
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How South Valley Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue River Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogue River Junior/Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivers Edge Academy Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Valley Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Rogue River
2 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 (~106 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Valley Academy
How many students attend South Valley Academy?
South Valley Academy has 106 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rogue River, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley Academy is 26.5:1, which is 51% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Valley Academy is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Rogue River, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Valley Academy?
South Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Valley Academy rank among schools in Rogue River?
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rogue River, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rogue River on the city page.
Is South Valley Academy a good school?
South Valley Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Rogue River Sd 35?
Besides South Valley Academy, Rogue River Sd 35 also operates Rogue River Elementary School (388 students), Rogue River Junior/Senior High (339 students), and Rivers Edge Academy Charter School (238 students). See the Rogue River Sd 35 district page for the complete list.
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