Enrollment
84
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410495001595Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Lane Charter School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Lane Charter School
West Lane Charter School is a small charter high school in Veneta, Oregon, enrolling 84 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Oregon schools, with 84 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 84 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fern Ridge Sd 28j spends $14,112 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fern Ridge Sd 28j also operates Elmira High School (374 students) and Veneta Elementary School (340 students) alongside West Lane Charter School.
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 West Lane Charter School compares
West Lane Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,112
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fern Ridge Sd 28j, which includes West Lane Charter School.
$14,112
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 53.0%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~84 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Lane Charter School a good school?
West Lane Charter School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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