- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510189000823
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #27 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Elementary ranks #27 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ridge Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510189000823 · Richmond, VA Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 17.1:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Ridge Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school 512
Ridge Elementary
512 students
What this shows Ridge Elementary reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Elementary compares
Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
White 27.7%
African American 22.7%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Ridge Elementary?
Ridge Elementary has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Elementary?
88.2% of students at Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Elementary?
Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Elementary ranks #27 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Ridge Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.