- Enrollment
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Savage, MN
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Redtail Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273006004305
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redtail Ridge Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Savage · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Redtail Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redtail Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Savage, MN.
School address
District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273006004305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Redtail Ridge Elementary School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 273006004305 · Savage, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 16.4:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Prior Lake High School (2,856 students)
Redtail Ridge Elementary School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Redtail Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prior Lake Hig
Prior Lake High School
2,856 students
- Prior Lake-Sav
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
2,025 students
- Hamilton Ridge 586
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students
- This school 556
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
556 students
- Glendale Eleme 522
Glendale Elementary
522 students
- Westwood Eleme 505
Westwood Elementary
505 students
What this shows Redtail Ridge Elementary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redtail Ridge Elementary School compares
Redtail Ridge Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 72% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 3.8%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Redtail Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redtail Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prior Lake-Savage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redtail Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redtail Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Redtail Ridge Elementary School?
Redtail Ridge Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Savage, MN. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redtail Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redtail Ridge Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redtail Ridge Elementary School?
12.1% of students at Redtail Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redtail Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Redtail Ridge Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Savage, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redtail Ridge Elementary School?
Redtail Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Redtail Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Savage?
By Resource Investment Index, Redtail Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Savage, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Savage on the city page.
What other schools are in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Besides Redtail Ridge Elementary School, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students), Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students), and Hamilton Ridge Elementary School (586 students). See the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district page for the complete list.