Enrollment
714
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
East Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490072001269
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ridge Elementary School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #20 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge Elementary School ranks #20 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden City District · Utah
NCES ID 490072001269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Ridge Elementary School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Ridge Elementary School
East Ridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 714 students.
At 22.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 714 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #225, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 714 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ogden's public schools, it stands alongside North Region Blind (18 students): East Ridge Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 2.3:1).
Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students) and Ogden High (1,127 students) alongside East Ridge Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Ridge Elementary School compares
East Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▲ 17% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Utah - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, East Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogden City District, which includes East Ridge Elementary School.
$11,358
Per student
+16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 41.2%
Federal 20.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Ogden Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Bridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Junior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Ogden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend East Ridge Elementary School?
East Ridge Elementary School has 714 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogden, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Elementary School is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Ridge Elementary School?
32.9% of students at East Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Ridge Elementary School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ridge Elementary School?
East Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge Elementary School ranks #20 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ogden on the city page.
Is East Ridge Elementary School a good school?
East Ridge Elementary School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ogden City District?
Besides East Ridge Elementary School, Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students), Ogden High (1,127 students), and Mount Ogden Junior High (803 students). See the Ogden City District district page for the complete list.
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