- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Molalla River Academy grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 410831001789 · Molalla, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
224 enr · 17.2:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Molalla High School (745 students)
Molalla River Academy grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Molalla River Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Molalla High S
Molalla High School
745 students
- Molalla River
Molalla River Middle School
531 students
- Molalla Elemen
Molalla Elementary School
438 students
- Rural Dell Ele 251
Rural Dell Elementary School
251 students
- This school 224
Molalla River Academy
224 students
- Mulino Element 204
Mulino Elementary School
204 students
What this shows Molalla River Academy reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Molalla River Academy compares
Molalla River Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Molalla River Sd 35 reports $13,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~224 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.