Enrollment
388
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rome, NY
Ridge Mills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Mills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362490003448
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Mills Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Mills Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Mills Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Rome, NY.
School address
District: Rome City School District · New York
NCES ID 362490003448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge Mills Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge Mills Elementary School
Ridge Mills Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rome, New York, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 728 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #623, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rome City School District also operates Rome Free Academy (1,512 students) and Lyndon H Strough Middle School (817 students) alongside Ridge Mills 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 Mills Elementary School compares
Ridge Mills Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$21,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Ridge Mills Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rome City School District, which includes Ridge Mills Elementary School.
$21,981
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 60.5%
Federal 13.7%
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 Mills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Free Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndon H Strough Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis V Denti Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellamy Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gansevoort Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Mills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ridge Mills Elementary School
How many students attend Ridge Mills Elementary School?
Ridge Mills Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rome, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Mills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Mills Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Mills Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Ridge Mills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Mills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Mills Elementary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Rome, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Mills Elementary School?
Ridge Mills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridge Mills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Mills Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Rome, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rome on the city page.
Is Ridge Mills Elementary School a good school?
Ridge Mills Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Rome City School District?
Besides Ridge Mills Elementary School, Rome City School District also operates Rome Free Academy (1,512 students), Lyndon H Strough Middle School (817 students), and Louis V Denti Elementary School (598 students). See the Rome City School District district page for the complete list.
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