Forest Ridge Elementary School

forestridge.salkeiz.k12.or.us

226 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Ridge Elementary School, located in Keizer, Oregon, is part of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district, Forest Ridge focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle school while emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and individual student success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Keizer community, maintaining strong communication channels through its website to keep families informed about academic programs, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, Forest Ridge strives to cultivate a safe and supportive learning space where children are encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

226

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

137.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	79
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

White
121 (53.5%)
Hispanic
79 (35.0%)
Pacific Islander
8 (3.5%)
Asian
7 (3.1%)
Two or More
7 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)

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:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-5548
Website:	http://forestridge.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
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 49

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Ridge Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Ridge Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	50%
Male	113	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)