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Elementary· 37 schools in district

Ridgeline Montessori

4500 W Amazon Dr, Eugene, OR 97405Eugene SD 4J →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
250
Students
Total enrolled
$23,232
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 62% vs nat'l
25.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 62% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 250 students in grades KG–08 in Eugene, Oregon.
62% above average funding
District spends $23,232 per pupil, 62% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Ridgeline Montessori is a mid-sized elementary in Eugene, Oregon, serving grades KG–08 with 250 students. The district invests $23,232 per student — 62% above the national average of $14,347, with a 25.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Ridgeline Montessori

250
Total Students
25.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
10
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution121 male · 126 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Student Composition
76%
8%
11%
Asian1%
White76%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black1%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410474001491

Academic Outcomes at Ridgeline Montessori

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 67th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97405

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,232Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,232
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,222
Student Support$4,414
Administration$2,788
Operations$3,485
Other$2,323
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,232 spent per student, an estimated $10,292 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
48%
State government
38.7%
Local (property tax)
48.1%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,232/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 25.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Gilham Elementary SchoolHoward Elementary SchoolHolt Elementary SchoolWillagillespie Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Roosevelt Middle SchoolMonroe Middle SchoolCal Young Middle SchoolKelly Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Sheldon High SchoolSouth Eugene High SchoolChurchill High SchoolNorth Eugene High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyLane County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictEugene SD 4J →
Phone: (541)681-9662
NCES ID: 410474001491
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Eugene seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Eugene SD 4J
High
Sheldon High School
1,525 students · 09–12
● 44 opp37% FRL
High
South Eugene High School
1,505 students · 09–12
● 44 opp27% FRL
High
Churchill High School
1,082 students · 09–12
● 47 opp57% FRL
High
North Eugene High School
1,071 students · 09–12
● 44 opp63% FRL
Elem
Gilham Elementary School
584 students · KG–05
● 45 opp36% FRL
Mid
Roosevelt Middle School
543 students · 06–08
● 47 opp41% FRL
Mid
Monroe Middle School
541 students · 06–08
● 44 opp55% FRL
Mid
Cal Young Middle School
494 students · 06–08
● 44 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4500 W Amazon Dr, Eugene, OR 97405
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.