- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandersville, GA
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130549001789
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Road Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sandersville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Road Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sandersville, GA.
School address
District: Washington County · Georgia
NCES ID 130549001789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ridge Road Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130549001789 · Sandersville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington County High School (905 students)
Ridge Road Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ridge Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Cou
Washington County High School
905 students
- Ridge Road Pri
Ridge Road Primary School
588 students
- This school
Ridge Road Elementary School
585 students
- T. J. Elder Mi
T. J. Elder Middle School
583 students
What this shows Ridge Road Elementary School reports 585 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 58% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 67.9%
White 25.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Ridge Road Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County reports $14,361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Road Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T. J. Elder Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Road Elementary School
How many students attend Ridge Road Elementary School?
Ridge Road Elementary School has 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandersville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Road Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Road Elementary School?
96.0% of students at Ridge Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Road Elementary School is African American at 67.9% of enrollment, in Sandersville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Road Elementary School?
Ridge Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Road Elementary School rank among public schools in Sandersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sandersville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides Ridge Road Elementary School, Washington County also operates Washington County High School (905 students), Ridge Road Primary School (588 students), and T. J. Elder Middle School (583 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.