At a glance
Reported students
142
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
277
Sweet Home Charter School: 142 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
23.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. 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
- 134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Sweet Home Charter School
Sweet Home Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Sweet Home. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sweet Home SD 55. NCES reports 142 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 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.7:1, above 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sweet Home Charter School
- 1How do the reported 23.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White87.3%
- Hispanic7%
- Black0%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Sweet Home SD 55
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Holley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
157 reported students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
260 reported students
Foster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
277 reported students
Oak Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
303 reported students
Sweet Home Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
358 reported students
Sweet Home High School
High · Grades 09–12
752 reported students
Public schools near Sweet Home Charter School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Heights Elementary School Elementary · Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 303 | 3.8 mi |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Elementary · Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 260 | 4.6 mi |
| Holley Elementary School Elementary · Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 157 | 5 mi |
| Sand Ridge Charter School Elementary · Charter · Lebanon Community SD 9 | KG–08 | 359 | 5.3 mi |
| Foster Elementary School Elementary · Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 277 | 5.9 mi |
| Hamilton Creek School Elementary · Lebanon Community SD 9 | KG–08 | 252 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sweet Home Charter School
What grades does Sweet Home Charter School serve?
Sweet Home Charter School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sweet Home SD 55.
How many students attend Sweet Home Charter School?
Sweet Home Charter School reported 142 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 134 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sweet Home Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 23.7:1, based on 142 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sweet Home Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sweet Home Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sweet Home Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sweet Home Charter School in?
Sweet Home Charter School is part of Sweet Home SD 55, based in Sweet Home, OR, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sweet Home Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Heights Elementary School (3.8 mi), Hawthorne Elementary School (4.6 mi), Holley Elementary School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.