- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Willamette Leadership Academy grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 411167001525 · Springfield, OR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
258 enr · 21.5:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,229 students)
Willamette Leadership Academy grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Willamette Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,229 students
- Thurston High
Thurston High School
1,215 students
- Hamlin Middle
Hamlin Middle School
573 students
- Thurston Middl
Thurston Middle School
524 students
- Agnes Stewart 460
Agnes Stewart Middle School
460 students
- This school 258
Willamette Leadership Academy
258 students
What this shows Willamette Leadership Academy reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willamette Leadership Academy compares
Willamette Leadership Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,354
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Springfield Sd 19 reports $15,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,215
- 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
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 (~258 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.