Enrollment
339
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Ridgewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410192001226
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgewood Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #11 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgewood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgewood Elementary School ranks #11 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgewood Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgewood Elementary School
Ridgewood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 339 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Oregon average.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 182 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sato Elementary School (863 students): Ridgewood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 22.1:1).
Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students) and Sunset High School (1,812 students) alongside Ridgewood Elementary School.
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 Ridgewood Elementary School compares
Ridgewood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 60% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Oregon - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$15,015
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.3%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Ridgewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Ridgewood Elementary School.
$15,015
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 Ridgewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~339 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgewood Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower 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 Ridgewood Elementary School?
21.3% of students at Ridgewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgewood Elementary School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Ridgewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgewood Elementary School ranks #11 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, 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 Portland on the city page.
Is Ridgewood Elementary School a good school?
Ridgewood Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides Ridgewood Elementary School, Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students), Sunset High School (1,812 students), and Mountainside High School (1,741 students). See the Beaverton Sd 48j district page for the complete list.
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