Academy for Character Education in Cottage Grove, OR

At a glance

Reported students

354

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Oregon other enrollment

75th percentile

Compared with 96 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

354

Academy for Character Education: 354 reported students.

State peer staffing position

70th percentile

21.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 329
Teachers (FTE): 16
Student–teacher ratio: 20.6:1

What the reported data says about Academy for Character Education

Academy for Character Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Cottage Grove. It is one of 9 current school records connected to South Lane SD 45J3. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.

Among 96 combined / other schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, above the Oregon median of 15.5:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.9%) and multiracial (5.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 0.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Academy for Character Education

1How do the reported 21.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 0.9%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White83.9%
Hispanic5.4%
Black0.8%
Asian2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Childs Way Charter School

Other · Grades KG–12

121 reported students

Bohemia Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

443 reported students

Harrison Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

450 reported students

Lincoln Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

455 reported students

Dorena School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

100 reported students

London School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

72 reported students

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Public schools near Academy for Character Education

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Harrison Elementary School Elementary · South Lane SD 45J3	KG–05	450	0.3 mi
Lincoln Middle School Middle · South Lane SD 45J3	06–08	455	0.6 mi
Cottage Grove High School High · South Lane SD 45J3	09–12	640	0.7 mi
Bohemia Elementary School Elementary · South Lane SD 45J3	KG–05	443	0.9 mi
Al Kennedy High School High · South Lane SD 45J3	09–12	62	3.2 mi
Creswell Middle School Middle · Creswell SD 40	06–08	244	8.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Character Education

What grades does Academy for Character Education serve?

Academy for Character Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in South Lane SD 45J3.

How many students attend Academy for Character Education?

Academy for Character Education reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 96 Oregon combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 329 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy for Character Education?

The calculated ratio is 21.5:1, based on 354 students and 16.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Academy for Character Education a public, charter, or magnet school?

Academy for Character Education is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Academy for Character Education in?

Academy for Character Education is part of South Lane SD 45J3, based in Cottage Grove, OR, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Academy for Character Education?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harrison Elementary School (0.3 mi), Lincoln Middle School (0.6 mi), Cottage Grove High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.