- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merlin, OR
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Southern Oregon Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410690001888Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Oregon Success Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 42.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 213
- students enrolled
Southern Oregon Success Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410690001888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Southern Oregon Success Academy shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 410690001888 · Merlin, OR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
213 enr · 42.6:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hidden Valley High School (522 students)
Southern Oregon Success Academy shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Southern Oregon Success Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High School
522 students
- North Valley H
North Valley High School
424 students
- Fleming Middle
Fleming Middle School
381 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary School
378 students
- Lorna Byrne Mi
Lorna Byrne Middle School
349 students
- This school
Southern Oregon Success Academy
213 students
What this shows Southern Oregon Success Academy reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Oregon Success Academy compares
Southern Oregon Success Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42.6:1 | ▲ 142% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 81% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
42.6:1
students per teacher
- 142% above state mean
Top 99% in Oregon - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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
21
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Southern Oregon Success Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd reports $15,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Oregon Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fleming Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Oregon Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Oregon Success Academy
How many students attend Southern Oregon Success Academy?
Southern Oregon Success Academy has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merlin, OR. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Oregon Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Oregon Success Academy is 42.6:1, which is 142% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 171% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Oregon Success Academy?
9.9% of students at Southern Oregon Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Oregon Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Southern Oregon Success Academy is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Merlin, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Oregon Success Academy?
Southern Oregon Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd?
Besides Southern Oregon Success Academy, Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students), North Valley High School (424 students), and Fleming Middle School (381 students). See the Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd district page for the complete list.