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Public other school · South Lane SD 45J3

Childs Way Charter School

Grades KG–12 · Dorena, OR · NCES 411158001677

Charter

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

121

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

2.09

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

57.9:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Oregon other enrollment

38th percentile

Compared with 96 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

354

Childs Way Charter School: 121 reported students.

State peer staffing position

98th percentile

57.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Childs Way Charter School

Childs Way Charter School is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Dorena. It is one of 9 current school records connected to South Lane SD 45J3. NCES reports 121 students for 2024–25.

Among 96 other schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 57.9:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.3%) and multiracial (5.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 32.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. 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 Childs Way Charter School

  1. 1How do the reported 57.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 0.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
32.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
No

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0.5
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0.1
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White84.3%
  • Hispanic4.1%
  • Black0%
  • Asian2.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.8%

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 as offered

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in South Lane SD 45J3

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

Academy for Character Education

Other · Grades KG–12

354 reported students

Dorena School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

100 reported students

London School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

72 reported students

Al Kennedy High School

High · Grades 09–12

62 reported students

Bohemia Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

443 reported students

Harrison Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

450 reported students

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