Camas Ridge Community Elementary

camasridge.4j.lane.edu/

258 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Camas Ridge Community Elementary is a public school located in the south-central area of Eugene, Oregon, serving students within the Eugene School District 4J. True to its name, the school emphasizes a strong sense of community, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration between students, parents, teachers, and the surrounding neighborhood. It is well-regarded for its holistic approach to education, which balances academic rigor with social-emotional development and an appreciation for the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Academically, Camas Ridge provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for future success while nurturing their unique interests. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a culture that values volunteerism and extracurricular involvement. By integrating community-focused values into the classroom experience, Camas Ridge creates a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, and responsible citizens within their local community.

258

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camas Ridge Community Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	37
Black	9
Asian	14
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
181 (70.2%)
Hispanic
37 (14.3%)
Two or More
15 (5.8%)
Asian
14 (5.4%)
Black
9 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-8800
Website:	http://camasridge.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
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 43

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Camas Ridge Community Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Camas Ridge Community Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	51.9%
Male	124	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)