Enrollment
244
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeline Montessori compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeline Montessori
Ridgeline Montessori is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Oregon schools and 39% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eugene's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow View School (672 students): Ridgeline Montessori is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.4:1 vs 18.7:1).
Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students) and Sheldon High School (1,462 students) alongside Ridgeline Montessori.
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 Ridgeline Montessori compares
Ridgeline Montessori on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,361
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eugene Sd 4j, which includes Ridgeline Montessori.
$15,361
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~244 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ridgeline Montessori a good school?
Ridgeline Montessori earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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