Enrollment
258
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, OR
Willamette Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Willamette Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411167001525Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willamette Leadership Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools.
- #19 of 21
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willamette Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willamette Leadership Academy ranks #19 of 21 public schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167001525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willamette Leadership Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willamette Leadership Academy
Willamette Leadership Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Springfield, Oregon, enrolling 258 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Oregon schools and 22% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.2% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 19 spends $13,914 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students) and Thurston High School (1,215 students) alongside Willamette Leadership 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 Leadership Academy compares
Willamette Leadership 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 20% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Oregon - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
67.4%
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
$13,914
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Willamette Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 19, which includes Willamette Leadership Academy.
$13,914
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 60.6%
Federal 11.7%
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 Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willamette Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Willamette Leadership Academy
How many students attend Willamette Leadership Academy?
Willamette Leadership Academy has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willamette Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Willamette Leadership Academy is 21.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willamette Leadership Academy?
63.2% of students at Willamette Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willamette Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Willamette Leadership Academy is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willamette Leadership Academy?
Willamette Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willamette Leadership Academy rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Willamette Leadership Academy ranks #19 of 21 public schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
Is Willamette Leadership Academy a good school?
Willamette Leadership Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Willamette Leadership Academy, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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