Enrollment
585
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge Road Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge Road Elementary School
Ridge Road Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Sandersville, Georgia, enrolling 585 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 585 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 585 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 296 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 585 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Washington County also operates Washington County High School (905 students) and Ridge Road Primary School (588 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County, which includes Ridge Road Elementary School.
$12,904
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 36.4%
Federal 24.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~585 students)
Next steps
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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 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandersville, GA.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sandersville on the city page.
Is Ridge Road Elementary School a good school?
Ridge Road Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia 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 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.
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