- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ridgefield, NJ
Ridgefield Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgefield Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341377000742
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgefield Memorial High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgefield Memorial High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield Memorial High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, NJ.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341377000742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ridgefield Memorial High School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341377000742 · Ridgefield, NJ High · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 11.4:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Slocum Skewes School (654 students)
Ridgefield Memorial High School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ridgefield Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Slocum Skewes
Slocum Skewes School
654 students
- This school
Ridgefield Memorial High School
512 students
- Bergen Bouleva 187
Bergen Boulevard School
187 students
- Shaler Academy 179
Shaler Academy
179 students
What this shows Ridgefield Memorial High School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgefield Memorial High School compares
Ridgefield Memorial High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 32% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$34,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 24.5%
Asian 17.2%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Ridgefield Memorial High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $34,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgefield Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocum Skewes School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bergen Boulevard School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaler Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgefield Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgefield Memorial High School
How many students attend Ridgefield Memorial High School?
Ridgefield Memorial High School has 512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ridgefield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Memorial High School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgefield Memorial High School?
20.1% of students at Ridgefield Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgefield Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgefield Memorial High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgefield Memorial High School?
Ridgefield Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ridgefield Memorial High School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield Memorial High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides Ridgefield Memorial High School, Ridgefield School District also operates Slocum Skewes School (654 students), Bergen Boulevard School (187 students), and Shaler Academy (179 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.