Enrollment
197
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, OR
Ruch Outdoor Community School
Federal NCES profile for Ruch Outdoor Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410804000438
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruch Outdoor Community School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 197
- students enrolled
Ruch Outdoor Community School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
NCES ID 410804000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruch Outdoor Community School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruch Outdoor Community School
Ruch Outdoor Community School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Jacksonville, Oregon, enrolling 197 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 197 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.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Medford Sd 549c spends $12,367 per pupil, 32% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Jacksonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jacksonville Elementary School (328 students): Ruch Outdoor Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 14.3:1).
Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students) and North Medford High School (1,721 students) alongside Ruch Outdoor Community 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 Ruch Outdoor Community School compares
Ruch Outdoor Community 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Oregon - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$12,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 84.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Ruch Outdoor Community School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford Sd 549c, which includes Ruch Outdoor Community School.
$12,367
Per student
-32%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.7%
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 Ruch Outdoor Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logos Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedrick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruch Outdoor Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Jacksonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ruch Outdoor Community School
How many students attend Ruch Outdoor Community School?
Ruch Outdoor Community School has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruch Outdoor Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruch Outdoor Community School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Ruch Outdoor Community School?
72.2% of students at Ruch Outdoor Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruch Outdoor Community School?
The largest demographic group at Ruch Outdoor Community School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruch Outdoor Community School?
Ruch Outdoor Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
Is Ruch Outdoor Community School a good school?
Ruch Outdoor Community School earns 35/100 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 Medford Sd 549c?
Besides Ruch Outdoor Community School, Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students), North Medford High School (1,721 students), and Logos Charter School (1,285 students). See the Medford Sd 549c district page for the complete list.
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