Enrollment
341
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parma, OH
Ridge-Brook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge-Brook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446301512
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge-Brook Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge-Brook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge-Brook Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge-Brook Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge-Brook Elementary School
Ridge-Brook Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Parma, Ohio, enrolling 341 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.6% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #334, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Parma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Greenbriar Middle School (1,064 students): Ridge-Brook Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 21.7:1).
Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students) and Valley Forge High School (1,402 students) alongside Ridge-Brook 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 Ridge-Brook Elementary School compares
Ridge-Brook Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$16,141
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 57.8%
African American 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Ridge-Brook Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma City, which includes Ridge-Brook Elementary School.
$16,141
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Ridge-Brook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge-Brook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Parma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenbriar Middle School
Standard public school
1,064 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 22:1 students per teacher
Dentzler Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Ridge-Brook Elementary School's federal record.
- Compare Ridge-Brook Elementary School against another school. Compare schools
- Parma City's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Ridge-Brook Elementary School
How many students attend Ridge-Brook Elementary School?
Ridge-Brook Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parma, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge-Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge-Brook Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge-Brook Elementary School?
50.6% of students at Ridge-Brook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge-Brook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge-Brook Elementary School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Parma, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge-Brook Elementary School?
Ridge-Brook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridge-Brook Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge-Brook Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parma on the city page.
Is Ridge-Brook Elementary School a good school?
Ridge-Brook Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Parma City?
Besides Ridge-Brook Elementary School, Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students), Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), and Parma High School (1,233 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.