- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paramus, NJ
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341242000702
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Ranch Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Paramus · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Ranch Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Ranch Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Paramus, NJ.
School address
District: Paramus Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341242000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ridge Ranch Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 341242000702 · Paramus, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 12.1:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramus High School (1,153 students)
Ridge Ranch Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ridge Ranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramus High S
Paramus High School
1,153 students
- East Brook Mid
East Brook Middle School
555 students
- West Brook Mid
West Brook Middle School
500 students
- This school 338
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
338 students
- Parkway Elemen 297
Parkway Elementary School
297 students
- Memorial Eleme 289
Memorial Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Ridge Ranch Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Ranch Elementary School compares
Ridge Ranch Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Asian 39.3%
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Ridge Ranch Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramus Public School District reports $30,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Ranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Ranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Ridge Ranch Elementary School?
Ridge Ranch Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paramus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Ranch Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey 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 Ranch Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Ridge Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Ranch Elementary School is Asian at 39.3% of enrollment, in Paramus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Ranch Elementary School?
Ridge Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Ranch Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Paramus?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Ranch Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Paramus, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paramus on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramus Public School District?
Besides Ridge Ranch Elementary School, Paramus Public School District also operates Paramus High School (1,153 students), East Brook Middle School (555 students), and West Brook Middle School (500 students). See the Paramus Public School District district page for the complete list.