- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paradise, CA
Paradise Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062982014442
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Ridge Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Paradise · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for California
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Ridge Elementary ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Paradise, CA.
School address
District: Paradise Unified · California
NCES ID 062982014442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Paradise Ridge Elementary grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+17.1%).
Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 062982014442 · Paradise, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 29.2:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise Senior High (495 students)
Paradise Ridge Elementary grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+17.1%). Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paradise Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paradise Ridge Elementary
496 students
- Paradise Senio
Paradise Senior High
495 students
- Cedarwood Elem
Cedarwood Elementary
271 students
- Paradise Junio 197
Paradise Junior High
197 students
- Pine Ridge 179
Pine Ridge
179 students
- Ridgeview High 51
Ridgeview High (Continuation)
51 students
What this shows Paradise Ridge Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Ridge Elementary compares
Paradise Ridge Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$23,418
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Paradise Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Paradise Unified reports $23,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paradise Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Paradise
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Paradise Ridge Elementary?
Paradise Ridge Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paradise, CA. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Ridge Elementary is 29.2:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Ridge Elementary?
52.0% of students at Paradise Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Ridge Elementary is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Paradise, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Ridge Elementary?
Paradise Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paradise Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Paradise?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Ridge Elementary ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Paradise, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paradise on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Unified?
Besides Paradise Ridge Elementary, Paradise Unified also operates Paradise Senior High (495 students), Cedarwood Elementary (271 students), and Paradise Junior High (197 students). See the Paradise Unified district page for the complete list.