Enrollment
338
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge Ranch Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge Ranch Elementary School
Ridge Ranch Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Paramus, New Jersey, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 338 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 632 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #255.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and White (39%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Paramus Public School District also operates Paramus High School (1,153 students) and East Brook Middle School (555 students) alongside Ridge Ranch 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 Ranch Elementary School compares
Ridge Ranch Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,078
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paramus Public School District, which includes Ridge Ranch Elementary School.
$29,078
Per student
+16%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 20.6%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ridge Ranch Elementary School a good school?
Ridge Ranch Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey 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 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.
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