- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northville, MI
Ridge Wood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Wood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262598001505
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Wood Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Northville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Wood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Northville, MI.
School address
District: Northville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262598001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ridge Wood Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262598001505 · Northville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 19.5:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northville High School (2,441 students)
Ridge Wood Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ridge Wood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northville Hig
Northville High School
2,441 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,024 students
- Meads Mill Mid 615
Meads Mill Middle School
615 students
- Thornton Creek 531
Thornton Creek Elementary School
531 students
- Winchester Ele 519
Winchester Elementary School
519 students
- This school 468
Ridge Wood Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Ridge Wood Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Wood Elementary School compares
Ridge Wood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 90% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$15,646
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Asian 39.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Ridge Wood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Northville Public Schools reports $15,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Wood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meads Mill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winchester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Wood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Wood Elementary School
How many students attend Ridge Wood Elementary School?
Ridge Wood Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Wood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Wood Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Wood Elementary School?
5.7% of students at Ridge Wood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Wood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Wood Elementary School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Northville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Wood Elementary School?
Ridge Wood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridge Wood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Northville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Northville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northville on the city page.
What other schools are in Northville Public Schools?
Besides Ridge Wood Elementary School, Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students), Hillside Middle School (1,024 students), and Meads Mill Middle School (615 students). See the Northville Public Schools district page for the complete list.