How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fern Ridge Middle School | West Lane Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elmira, OR | Veneta, OR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 315 | 84 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.3% | 26.7% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fern Ridge Middle School | West Lane Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,950 | $15,950 |
| District | Fern Ridge SD 28J | Fern Ridge SD 28J |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fern Ridge Middle School | West Lane Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.2% | 84.3% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fern Ridge Middle School | West Lane Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 315:1 | 84:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.0% | 96.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 25 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.