Forest Ridge Elementary School

7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Forest Ridge Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Ridge Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#839 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
31%
25-29%
44%
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
55%
58%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Ridge Elementary School is ranked #839 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School?
218 students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Forest Ridge Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Ridge Elementary School?
Forest Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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