- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Haven, CT
Ridge Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090303000633
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Road Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in North Haven · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Haven, CT.
School address
District: North Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090303000633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ridge Road Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090303000633 · North Haven, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 13.8:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: North Haven High School (944 students)
Ridge Road Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ridge Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Haven Hi
North Haven High School
944 students
- North Haven Mi
North Haven Middle School
752 students
- This school
Ridge Road Elementary School
415 students
- Green Acres El
Green Acres Elementary School
404 students
- Clintonville E 372
Clintonville Elementary School
372 students
- Montowese Elem 305
Montowese Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Ridge Road Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Road Elementary School compares
Ridge Road Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 7.5%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Ridge Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Haven School District reports $22,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Haven Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clintonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montowese Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar elementary schools in North Haven
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Road Elementary School
How many students attend Ridge Road Elementary School?
Ridge Road Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Road Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Road Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Ridge Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Road Elementary School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in North Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Road Elementary School?
Ridge Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridge Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in North Haven School District?
Besides Ridge Road Elementary School, North Haven School District also operates North Haven High School (944 students), North Haven Middle School (752 students), and Green Acres Elementary School (404 students). See the North Haven School District district page for the complete list.