Enrollment
1,282
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scio, OR
Willamette Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Willamette Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411104001876Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willamette Connections Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Scio · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 1,282
- students enrolled
Willamette Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willamette Connections Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Scio, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willamette Connections Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willamette Connections Academy
Willamette Connections Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Scio, Oregon, enrolling 1,282 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Oregon schools and 78% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,282 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scio Sd 95 spends $4,984 per pupil, 72% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Scio Sd 95 also operates Centennial Elementary School (291 students) and Scio High School (227 students) alongside Willamette Connections 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 Willamette Connections Academy compares
Willamette Connections 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 | 31.3:1 | ▲ 78% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,282
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Oregon - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$4,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Willamette Connections Academy is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scio Sd 95, which includes Willamette Connections Academy.
$4,984
Per student
-72%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.5%
State 85.9%
Federal 6.6%
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 Willamette Connections Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scio High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scio Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lourdes School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willamette Connections Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,282 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Willamette Connections Academy
How many students attend Willamette Connections Academy?
Willamette Connections Academy has 1,282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scio, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willamette Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Willamette Connections Academy is 31.3:1, which is 78% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willamette Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Willamette Connections Academy is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Scio, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willamette Connections Academy?
Willamette Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willamette Connections Academy rank among public schools in Scio?
By Resource Investment Index, Willamette Connections Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Scio, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scio on the city page.
Is Willamette Connections Academy a good school?
Willamette Connections Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 Scio Sd 95?
Besides Willamette Connections Academy, Scio Sd 95 also operates Centennial Elementary School (291 students), Scio High School (227 students), and Scio Middle School (162 students). See the Scio Sd 95 district page for the complete list.
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