- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Veneta, OR
West Lane Charter School
Federal NCES profile for West Lane Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410495001595Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lane Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 84
- students enrolled
West Lane Charter School has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fern Ridge Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410495001595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
West Lane Charter School grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+23.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 410495001595 · Veneta, OR High · SMALL · CHARTER
84 enr · 21:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (374 students)
West Lane Charter School grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+23.3%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
West Lane Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmira High Sc
Elmira High School
374 students
- Veneta Element
Veneta Elementary School
340 students
- Fern Ridge Mid
Fern Ridge Middle School
315 students
- Elmira Element
Elmira Elementary School
261 students
- This school 84
West Lane Charter School
84 students
What this shows West Lane Charter School reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lane Charter School compares
West Lane Charter School is a growing 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 49% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oregon - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
96.4%
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
$14,171
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, West Lane Charter School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fern Ridge Sd 28j reports $14,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lane Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veneta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fern Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmira Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lane Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide high 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 (~84 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Lane Charter School
How many students attend West Lane Charter School?
West Lane Charter School has 84 students enrolled. It is a high school in Veneta, OR. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lane Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lane Charter School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lane Charter School?
26.7% of students at West Lane Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lane Charter School?
The largest demographic group at West Lane Charter School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Veneta, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lane Charter School?
West Lane Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Fern Ridge Sd 28j?
Besides West Lane Charter School, Fern Ridge Sd 28j also operates Elmira High School (374 students), Veneta Elementary School (340 students), and Fern Ridge Middle School (315 students). See the Fern Ridge Sd 28j district page for the complete list.