- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Caledonia, MI
Paris Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paris Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260762008102
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paris Ridge Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paris Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Caledonia, MI.
School address
District: Caledonia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260762008102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Paris Ridge Elementary held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 260762008102 · Caledonia, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.8:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia High School (1,438 students)
Paris Ridge Elementary held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Paris Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caledonia High
Caledonia High School
1,438 students
- Kraft Meadows
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
703 students
- Duncan Lake Mi
Duncan Lake Middle School
696 students
- Caledonia Elem 378
Caledonia Elementary School
378 students
- Emmons Lake El 377
Emmons Lake Elementary School
377 students
- This school 303
Paris Ridge Elementary
303 students
What this shows Paris Ridge Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paris Ridge Elementary compares
Paris Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$14,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.3%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Paris Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Caledonia Community Schools reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paris Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kraft Meadows Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmons Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paris Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paris Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Paris Ridge Elementary?
Paris Ridge Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Caledonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Ridge Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 Paris Ridge Elementary?
16.6% of students at Paris Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paris Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paris Ridge Elementary is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paris Ridge Elementary?
Paris Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Paris Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Paris Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Caledonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Caledonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Caledonia Community Schools?
Besides Paris Ridge Elementary, Caledonia Community Schools also operates Caledonia High School (1,438 students), Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (703 students), and Duncan Lake Middle School (696 students). See the Caledonia Community Schools district page for the complete list.