Enrollment
657
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, OR
Timber Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Timber Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410112001773
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Ridge School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Ridge School has class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Ridge School ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112001773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Timber Ridge School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Timber Ridge School
Timber Ridge School is a large elementary school in Albany, Oregon, enrolling 657 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Oregon schools and 29% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 657 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greater Albany Public Sd 8j spends $14,435 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow Ridge Elementary (510 students): Timber Ridge School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 19.6:1).
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students) and West Albany High School (1,297 students) alongside Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge School compares
Timber Ridge 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 20% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Oregon - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$14,435
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Timber Ridge School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, which includes Timber Ridge School.
$14,435
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 Timber Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Albany High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calapooia Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
South Shore Elementary School
Standard public school
356 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Periwinkle Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
297 students 19.8:1 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 (~657 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Timber Ridge School
How many students attend Timber Ridge School?
Timber Ridge School has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Ridge School is 22.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Ridge School?
42.0% of students at Timber Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Timber Ridge School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Albany, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Ridge School?
Timber Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Timber Ridge School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Ridge School ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
Is Timber Ridge School a good school?
Timber Ridge School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Besides Timber Ridge School, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students), West Albany High School (1,297 students), and Calapooia Middle School (585 students). See the Greater Albany Public Sd 8j district page for the complete list.
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