- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgantown, WV
Ridgedale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgedale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540093000763
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgedale Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 536
- students enrolled
Ridgedale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgedale Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Morgantown, WV.
School address
District: Monongalia County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540093000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Ridgedale Elementary School grew from 525 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 540093000763 · Morgantown, WV Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgantown High School (1,754 students)
Ridgedale Elementary School grew from 525 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ridgedale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgantown Hig
Morgantown High School
1,754 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,371 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
784 students
- Cheat Lake Ele
Cheat Lake Elementary School
754 students
- Mountainview E 645
Mountainview Elementary School
645 students
- This school 536
Ridgedale Elementary School
536 students
What this shows Ridgedale Elementary School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgedale Elementary School compares
Ridgedale Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$14,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Ridgedale Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monongalia County Schools reports $14,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgedale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheat Lake Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgedale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Morgantown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgedale Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgedale Elementary School?
Ridgedale Elementary School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgantown, WV. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgedale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgedale Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 28% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgedale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgedale Elementary School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Morgantown, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgedale Elementary School?
Ridgedale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Ridgedale Elementary School rank among schools in Morgantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgedale Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Morgantown, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Monongalia County Schools?
Besides Ridgedale Elementary School, Monongalia County Schools also operates Morgantown High School (1,754 students), University High School (1,371 students), and South Middle School (784 students). See the Monongalia County Schools district page for the complete list.