Enrollment
1,282
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 411104001876 Charter school
Willamette Connections Academy — Scio, OR
Federal NCES profile for Willamette Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Scio Sd 95 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willamette Connections Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Willamette Connections Academy reports 1,282 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 427 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Scio Sd 95 spends $13,208 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.5% from local sources (property taxes), 85.9% from the state, and 6.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willamette Connections Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
— 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Oregon — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,208
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,282 Top 96% in Oregon — larger than 4% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 24.3:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 411104001876
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 427:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scio Sd 95, which includes Willamette Connections Academy.
$13,208
Per student
-41%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Scio, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willamette Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Willamette Connections Academy is 24.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willamette Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Willamette Connections Academy is White at 67.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Scio, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willamette Connections Academy?
Willamette Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.