- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holstein, IA
Ridge View High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge View High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191223001960
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge View High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
Ridge View High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Galva-Holstein Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191223001960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ridge View High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 191223001960 · Holstein, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 14.2:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Galva-Holstein Elementary School (175 students)
Ridge View High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ridge View High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ridge View High School
242 students
- Galva-Holstein
Galva-Holstein Elementary School
175 students
- Galva-Holstein
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary
105 students
What this shows Ridge View High School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge View High School compares
Ridge View High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Ridge View High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galva-Holstein Comm School District reports $12,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge View High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galva-Holstein Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge View High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge View High School
How many students attend Ridge View High School?
Ridge View High School has 242 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holstein, IA. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge View High School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 View High School?
29.3% of students at Ridge View High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge View High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge View High School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Holstein, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge View High School?
Ridge View High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
Besides Ridge View High School, Galva-Holstein Comm School District also operates Galva-Holstein Elementary School (175 students) and Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary (105 students). See the Galva-Holstein Comm School District district page for the complete list.