Enrollment
226
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keizer, OR
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082004194
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Ridge Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Keizer · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Keizer, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082004194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Ridge Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Ridge Elementary School
Forest Ridge Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Keizer, Oregon, enrolling 226 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.6% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 226 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Keizer's elementary schools, it stands alongside Keizer Elementary School (565 students): Forest Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 20.9:1).
Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students) and South Salem High School (2,195 students) alongside Forest Ridge Elementary 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 Forest Ridge Elementary School compares
Forest Ridge Elementary 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 70% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Oregon - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$15,528
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Forest Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Forest Ridge Elementary School.
$15,528
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 Forest Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Keizer
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Keizer Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Gubser Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Cummings Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 18:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Weddle Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Clear Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~226 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School?
Forest Ridge Elementary School has 226 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keizer, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Ridge Elementary School?
89.6% of students at Forest Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Ridge Elementary School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Keizer, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Ridge Elementary School?
Forest Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Forest Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Keizer?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Keizer, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Keizer on the city page.
Is Forest Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Forest Ridge Elementary School earns 35/100 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 Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Forest Ridge Elementary School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.
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