Enrollment
315
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fern Ridge Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fern Ridge Middle School
Fern Ridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Elmira, Oregon, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 175 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #131, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fern Ridge Sd 28j spends $14,112 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fern Ridge Sd 28j also operates Elmira High School (374 students) and Veneta Elementary School (340 students) alongside Fern Ridge Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fern Ridge Middle School compares
Fern Ridge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fern Ridge Sd 28j, which includes Fern Ridge Middle School.
$14,112
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 53.0%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elmira on the city page.
Is Fern Ridge Middle School a good school?
Fern Ridge Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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