- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ridgefield, CT
East Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090381000776
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ridge Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090381000776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
East Ridge Middle School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 090381000776 · Ridgefield, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 10.6:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,411 students)
East Ridge Middle School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
East Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgefield Hig
Ridgefield High School
1,411 students
- Scotts Ridge M 548
Scotts Ridge Middle School
548 students
- This school 489
East Ridge Middle School
489 students
- Barlow Mountai 377
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
377 students
- Branchville El 340
Branchville Elementary School
340 students
- Ridgebury Elem 322
Ridgebury Elementary School
322 students
What this shows East Ridge Middle School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ridge Middle School compares
East Ridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 81% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, East Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $26,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotts Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barlow Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branchville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgebury Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Ridgefield
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ridge Middle School
How many students attend East Ridge Middle School?
East Ridge Middle School has 489 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ridgefield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Ridge Middle School?
6.9% of students at East Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Ridge Middle School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ridge Middle School?
East Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides East Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,411 students), Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students), and Barlow Mountain Elementary School (377 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.