- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Ridgeline Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeline Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410474001491Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeline Montessori earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools.
- #18 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 244
- students enrolled
Ridgeline Montessori has class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeline Montessori ranks #18 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ridgeline Montessori held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 410474001491 · Eugene, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
244 enr · 24.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Eugene High School (1,499 students)
Ridgeline Montessori held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ridgeline Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Eugene H
South Eugene High School
1,499 students
- Sheldon High S
Sheldon High School
1,462 students
- North Eugene H
North Eugene High School
1,079 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,031 students
- Gilham Element 572
Gilham Elementary School
572 students
- This school 244
Ridgeline Montessori
244 students
What this shows Ridgeline Montessori reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeline Montessori compares
Ridgeline Montessori 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Oregon - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$16,415
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Ridgeline Montessori is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eugene Sd 4j reports $16,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeline Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Sheldon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeline Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeline Montessori
How many students attend Ridgeline Montessori?
Ridgeline Montessori has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeline Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeline Montessori is 24.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeline Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeline Montessori is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeline Montessori?
Ridgeline Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Ridgeline Montessori rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeline Montessori ranks #18 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, 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 Eugene on the city page.
What other schools are in Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Ridgeline Montessori, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), Sheldon High School (1,462 students), and North Eugene High School (1,079 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.