Enrollment
415
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge Road Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge Road Elementary School
Ridge Road Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 415 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 57/100).
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Haven's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School (509 students): Ridge Road Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12.7:1).
North Haven School District also operates North Haven High School (944 students) and North Haven Middle School (752 students) alongside Ridge Road 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 Road Elementary School compares
Ridge Road Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Haven School District, which includes Ridge Road Elementary School.
$22,498
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 20.1%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ridge Road Elementary School a good school?
Ridge Road Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools. 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 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.
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