School overview
At a glance
Reported students
203
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
14.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
279
Lighthouse Charter School: 203 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Lighthouse Charter School
Lighthouse Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Coos Bay. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Coos Bay SD 9. NCES reports 203 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, below the Oregon median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.4%) and multiracial (15.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Lighthouse Charter School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.4%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Coos Bay SD 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastside School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
274 reported students
Madison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
279 reported students
Sunset School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
380 reported students
Millicoma School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
473 reported students
Destinations Academy
High · Grades 09–12
46 reported students
Resource Link Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
36 reported students