Enrollment
510
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Ridge Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Ridge Elementary
Meadow Ridge Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Albany, Oregon, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 510 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #286, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greater Albany Public Sd 8j spends $14,435 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Timber Ridge School (657 students): Meadow Ridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 22.7:1).
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students) and West Albany High School (1,297 students) alongside Meadow Ridge Elementary.
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 Meadow Ridge Elementary compares
Meadow Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,435
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, which includes Meadow Ridge Elementary.
$14,435
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~510 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meadow Ridge Elementary a good school?
Meadow Ridge Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. 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 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.
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