Enrollment
367
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ontario, OR
Four Rivers Community School
Federal NCES profile for Four Rivers Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410000901592Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Four Rivers Community School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Four Rivers Community School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Four Rivers Community School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Ontario, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Department of Education · Oregon
NCES ID 410000901592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Four Rivers Community School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Four Rivers Community School
Four Rivers Community School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Ontario, Oregon, enrolling 367 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 85.9% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 367 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.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oregon Department of Education also operates The Ivy School (273 students) and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science (198 students) alongside Four Rivers Community 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 Four Rivers Community School compares
Four Rivers Community 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 63% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Oregon - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 82.6%
White 15.3%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Four Rivers Community School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
How Four Rivers Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oregon School for the Deaf | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Four Rivers Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~367 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Four Rivers Community School
How many students attend Four Rivers Community School?
Four Rivers Community School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ontario, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Rivers Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Rivers Community School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Four Rivers Community School?
85.9% of students at Four Rivers Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Four Rivers Community School?
The largest demographic group at Four Rivers Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Ontario, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Four Rivers Community School?
Four Rivers Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Four Rivers Community School rank among public schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Four Rivers Community School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
Is Four Rivers Community School a good school?
Four Rivers Community School earns 31/100 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 Oregon Department of Education?
Besides Four Rivers Community School, Oregon Department of Education also operates The Ivy School (273 students), The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science (198 students), and Eagle Charter School (150 students). See the Oregon Department of Education district page for the complete list.
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