Ridgeline Montessori

www.ridgeline.org

Charter School 244 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ridgeline Montessori, located in the Amazon neighborhood of Eugene, Oregon, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the Eugene 4J School District, the school is dedicated to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on exploration, and multi-age classrooms. By fostering an environment that encourages independence and critical thinking, Ridgeline seeks to nurture the individual developmental needs of each student while maintaining high academic standards.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to the "whole child" approach, which balances rigorous academics with social-emotional growth and character development. Because it is a charter school, Ridgeline operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to integrate unique, project-based learning experiences into its curriculum. With a focus on respect, responsibility, and global citizenship, the school provides a distinct alternative to traditional public education, attracting families who prioritize a personalized, student-centered learning environment.

244

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeline Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
183 (75.0%)
Hispanic
29 (11.9%)
Two or More
24 (9.8%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)681-9662
Website:	http://www.ridgeline.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridgeline Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	30
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	20
Grade 8	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridgeline Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	52.5%
Male	116	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)