Enrollment
382
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Oswego, OR
River Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for River Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410723000064
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Grove Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Lake Oswego · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
River Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Grove Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Oswego, OR.
School address
District: Lake Oswego Sd 7j · Oregon
NCES ID 410723000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Grove Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Grove Elementary School
River Grove Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lake Oswego, Oregon, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Oregon average.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lake Oswego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lake Grove Elementary School (425 students): River Grove Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 14.7:1).
Lake Oswego Sd 7j also operates Lake Oswego Senior High School (1,282 students) and Lakeridge High School (1,241 students) alongside River Grove 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 River Grove Elementary School compares
River Grove 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 85% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oregon - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$14,708
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 62.8%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, River Grove 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 Lake Oswego Sd 7j, which includes River Grove Elementary School.
$14,708
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.2%
State 31.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 River Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Oswego Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Oswego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lake Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Oak Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Forest Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Westridge Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 15:1 students per teacher
Hallinan Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Palisades World Language School
Standard public school
252 students 19.4:1 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about River Grove Elementary School
How many students attend River Grove Elementary School?
River Grove Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Oswego, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Grove Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Grove Elementary School?
8.0% of students at River Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River Grove Elementary School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Lake Oswego, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Grove Elementary School?
River Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 River Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, River Grove Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Oswego, 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 Lake Oswego on the city page.
Is River Grove Elementary School a good school?
River Grove Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Lake Oswego Sd 7j?
Besides River Grove Elementary School, Lake Oswego Sd 7j also operates Lake Oswego Senior High School (1,282 students), Lakeridge High School (1,241 students), and Lakeridge Middle School (888 students). See the Lake Oswego Sd 7j district page for the complete list.
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