- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Willamette Connections Academy held near 1,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 411104001876 · Scio, OR Other · MID · CHARTER
1,282 enr · 31.3:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial Elementary School (291 students)
Willamette Connections Academy held near 1,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Willamette Connections Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Willamette Connections Academy
1,282 students
- Centennial Ele 291
Centennial Elementary School
291 students
- Scio High Scho 227
Scio High School
227 students
- Scio Middle Sc 162
Scio Middle School
162 students
- Lourdes School 36
Lourdes School
36 students
What this shows Willamette Connections Academy reports 1,282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willamette Connections Academy compares
Willamette Connections Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$5,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Scio Sd 95 reports $5,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,282 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 1,017 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.