- Enrollment
- 1,668
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherwood, OR
Ridges Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridges Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411129001772
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridges Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridges Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridges Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sherwood, OR.
School address
District: Sherwood Sd 88j · Oregon
NCES ID 411129001772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ridges Elementary School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 411129001772 · Sherwood, OR Other · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 18.7:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood High School (1,668 students)
Ridges Elementary School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ridges Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherwood High
Sherwood High School
1,668 students
- Sherwood Middl
Sherwood Middle School
1,112 students
- This school 635
Ridges Elementary School
635 students
- Hawks View Ele 457
Hawks View Elementary School
457 students
- Middleton Elem 395
Middleton Elementary School
395 students
- Archer Glen El 308
Archer Glen Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Ridges Elementary School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridges Elementary School compares
Ridges Elementary School 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 81% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Oregon - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,985
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 7.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Ridges Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherwood Sd 88j reports $13,985 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridges Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawks View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Archer Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridges Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sherwood
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridges Elementary School
How many students attend Ridges Elementary School?
Ridges Elementary School has 635 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherwood, OR. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridges Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridges Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridges Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Ridges Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridges Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridges Elementary School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Sherwood, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridges Elementary School?
Ridges Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ridges Elementary School rank among schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridges Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sherwood, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherwood Sd 88j?
Besides Ridges Elementary School, Sherwood Sd 88j also operates Sherwood High School (1,668 students), Sherwood Middle School (1,112 students), and Hawks View Elementary School (457 students). See the Sherwood Sd 88j district page for the complete list.