Enrollment
359
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, OR
Sand Ridge Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Ridge Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410738004186Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Ridge Charter School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Ridge Charter School has class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Ridge Charter School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lebanon, OR.
School address
District: Lebanon Community Sd 9 · Oregon
NCES ID 410738004186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sand Ridge Charter School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sand Ridge Charter School
Sand Ridge Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Lebanon, Oregon, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 93% of Oregon schools and 36% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.7% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #63, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lebanon Community Sd 9 spends $13,729 per pupil, 24% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lebanon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverview School (423 students): Sand Ridge Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.9:1 vs 20.1:1).
Lebanon Community Sd 9 also operates Lebanon High School (1,162 students) and Seven Oak Middle School (676 students) alongside Sand Ridge Charter 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 Sand Ridge Charter School compares
Sand Ridge Charter 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Oregon - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$13,729
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Sand Ridge Charter School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon Community Sd 9, which includes Sand Ridge Charter School.
$13,729
Per student
-24%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 Sand Ridge Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seven Oak Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Acres School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascades School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Ridge Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverview School
Standard public school
423 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Green Acres School
Standard public school
293 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Cascades School
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Pioneer School
Standard public school
261 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Creek School
Standard public school
252 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Lacomb School
Standard public school
228 students 17.5:1 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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sand Ridge Charter School
How many students attend Sand Ridge Charter School?
Sand Ridge Charter School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Ridge Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Ridge Charter School is 23.9:1, which is 36% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Ridge Charter School?
93.7% of students at Sand Ridge Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Ridge Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Ridge Charter School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Lebanon, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Ridge Charter School?
Sand Ridge Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Sand Ridge Charter School rank among elementary schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Ridge Charter School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
Is Sand Ridge Charter School a good school?
Sand Ridge Charter School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Lebanon Community Sd 9?
Besides Sand Ridge Charter School, Lebanon Community Sd 9 also operates Lebanon High School (1,162 students), Seven Oak Middle School (676 students), and Riverview School (423 students). See the Lebanon Community Sd 9 district page for the complete list.
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