- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridge Spring, SC
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450072000034
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 410
- students enrolled
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 450072000034 · Ridge Spring, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 410
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary
410 students
What this shows Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary compares
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
African American 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary
How many students attend Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary?
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridge Spring, SC. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary?
100.0% of students at Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Ridge Spring, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary?
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary 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).
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.