Enrollment
322
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgefield, CT
Ridgebury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgebury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090381000778
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgebury Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgebury Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgebury Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090381000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgebury Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgebury Elementary School
Ridgebury Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, enrolling 322 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Connecticut schools and 21% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.1% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 322 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ridgefield's public schools, it stands alongside Barlow Mountain Elementary School (377 students): Ridgebury Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12.6:1).
Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,411 students) and Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students) alongside Ridgebury 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 Ridgebury Elementary School compares
Ridgebury Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 83% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$25,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Ridgebury Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgefield School District, which includes Ridgebury Elementary School.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.0%
State 14.5%
Federal 2.5%
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 Ridgebury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotts Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barlow Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Branchville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgebury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Ridgefield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgebury Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgebury Elementary School?
Ridgebury Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgefield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgebury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgebury Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgebury Elementary School?
6.1% of students at Ridgebury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgebury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgebury Elementary School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgebury Elementary School?
Ridgebury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ridgebury Elementary School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgebury Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgefield on the city page.
Is Ridgebury Elementary School a good school?
Ridgebury Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut 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 Ridgefield School District?
Besides Ridgebury Elementary School, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,411 students), Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students), and East Ridge Middle School (489 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.
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