- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, OR
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410112000725
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Ridge Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge Elementary ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Meadow Ridge Elementary held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 410112000725 · Albany, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 19.6:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: South Albany High School (1,466 students)
Meadow Ridge Elementary held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Meadow Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Albany H
South Albany High School
1,466 students
- West Albany Hi
West Albany High School
1,297 students
- Timber Ridge S
Timber Ridge School
657 students
- Calapooia Midd 585
Calapooia Middle School
585 students
- Memorial Middl 544
Memorial Middle School
544 students
- This school 510
Meadow Ridge Elementary
510 students
What this shows Meadow Ridge Elementary reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Ridge Elementary compares
Meadow Ridge Elementary 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$14,894
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Meadow Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j reports $14,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calapooia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Timber Ridge School
Standard public school
657 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
South Shore Elementary School
Standard public school
356 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Periwinkle Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
297 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary?
Meadow Ridge Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, OR. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Ridge Elementary?
67.1% of students at Meadow Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Ridge Elementary is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Albany, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Ridge Elementary?
Meadow Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Meadow Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge Elementary ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Besides Meadow Ridge Elementary, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students), West Albany High School (1,297 students), and Timber Ridge School (657 students). See the Greater Albany Public Sd 8j district page for the complete list.