Enrollment
224
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Molalla, OR
Molalla River Academy
Federal NCES profile for Molalla River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410831001789Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Molalla River Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Molalla · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Molalla River Academy has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Molalla River Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Molalla, OR.
School address
District: Molalla River Sd 35 · Oregon
NCES ID 410831001789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Molalla River Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Molalla River Academy
Molalla River Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Molalla, Oregon, enrolling 224 students.
At 17.2:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Molalla River Sd 35 spends $13,155 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Molalla's elementary schools, it stands alongside Molalla Elementary School (438 students): Molalla River Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 16.2:1).
Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students) and Molalla River Middle School (531 students) alongside Molalla River Academy.
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 Molalla River Academy compares
Molalla River Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 66% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Oregon - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$13,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Molalla River Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Molalla River Sd 35, which includes Molalla River Academy.
$13,155
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 57.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Molalla River Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Dell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mulino Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Molalla River Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Molalla
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~224 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Molalla River Academy
How many students attend Molalla River Academy?
Molalla River Academy has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Molalla, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molalla River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Molalla River Academy is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Molalla River Academy?
17.8% of students at Molalla River Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Molalla River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Molalla River Academy is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Molalla, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Molalla River Academy?
Molalla River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Molalla River Academy rank among elementary schools in Molalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Molalla River Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Molalla, 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 Molalla on the city page.
Is Molalla River Academy a good school?
Molalla River Academy earns 28/100 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 Molalla River Sd 35?
Besides Molalla River Academy, Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students), Molalla River Middle School (531 students), and Molalla Elementary School (438 students). See the Molalla River Sd 35 district page for the complete list.
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