- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgefield, WA
Ridgefield Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Ridgefield Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530735003697
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgefield Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgefield Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ridgefield, WA.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530735003697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ridgefield Early Learning Center held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530735003697 · Ridgefield, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 33.3:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,249 students)
Ridgefield Early Learning Center held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ridgefield Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgefield Hig
Ridgefield High School
1,249 students
- South Ridge El
South Ridge Elementary
758 students
- Union Ridge El
Union Ridge Elementary
708 students
- View Ridge Mid
View Ridge Middle School
666 students
- Sunset Ridge I
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
616 students
- This school 100
Ridgefield Early Learning Center
100 students
What this shows Ridgefield Early Learning Center reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgefield Early Learning Center compares
Ridgefield Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.3:1 | ▲ 89% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.3:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 5.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Ridgefield Early Learning Center is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $14,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgefield Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| View Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgefield Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Ridgefield
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgefield Early Learning Center
How many students attend Ridgefield Early Learning Center?
Ridgefield Early Learning Center has 100 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgefield, WA. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Early Learning Center is 33.3:1, which is 89% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 112% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgefield Early Learning Center?
24.7% of students at Ridgefield Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgefield Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Ridgefield Early Learning Center is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgefield Early Learning Center?
Ridgefield Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ridgefield Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ridgefield, WA. 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.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides Ridgefield Early Learning Center, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,249 students), South Ridge Elementary (758 students), and Union Ridge Elementary (708 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.