- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elmira, OR
Fern Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fern Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410495000600
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fern Ridge Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fern Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elmira, OR.
School address
District: Fern Ridge Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410495000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Fern Ridge Middle School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 410495000600 · Elmira, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 18.5:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (374 students)
Fern Ridge Middle School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Fern Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmira High Sc
Elmira High School
374 students
- Veneta Element
Veneta Elementary School
340 students
- This school
Fern Ridge Middle School
315 students
- Elmira Element
Elmira Elementary School
261 students
- West Lane Char 84
West Lane Charter School
84 students
What this shows Fern Ridge Middle School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fern Ridge Middle School compares
Fern Ridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Oregon - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Fern Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fern Ridge Sd 28j reports $14,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fern Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veneta Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmira Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lane Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fern Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fern Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Fern Ridge Middle School?
Fern Ridge Middle School has 315 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elmira, OR. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Ridge Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fern Ridge Middle School?
33.3% of students at Fern Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fern Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fern Ridge Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Elmira, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fern Ridge Middle School?
Fern Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fern Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elmira, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fern Ridge Sd 28j?
Besides Fern Ridge Middle School, Fern Ridge Sd 28j also operates Elmira High School (374 students), Veneta Elementary School (340 students), and Elmira Elementary School (261 students). See the Fern Ridge Sd 28j district page for the complete list.