Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Ridge Elementary School's student population of 245 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest Ridge Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
33%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
54%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forest Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School?
245 students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Forest Ridge Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Ridge Elementary School?
Forest Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Forest Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Ridge Elementary School part of?
Forest Ridge Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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