Enrollment
468
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge Wood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge Wood Elementary School
Ridge Wood Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Northville, Michigan, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 468 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students) and Hillside Middle School (1,024 students) alongside Ridge Wood 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 Wood Elementary School compares
Ridge Wood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,291
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northville Public Schools, which includes Ridge Wood Elementary School.
$14,291
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ridge Wood Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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