Enrollment
775
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgeland, SC
Ridgeland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450252001396
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeland Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ridgeland · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeland Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ridgeland, SC.
School address
District: Jasper 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450252001396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeland Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeland Elementary
Ridgeland Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ridgeland, South Carolina, enrolling 775 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 775 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ridgeland's public schools, it stands alongside Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence (739 students): Ridgeland Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Jasper 01 also operates Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence (739 students) and Hardeeville Junior /Senior High (696 students) alongside Ridgeland Elementary.
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 Ridgeland Elementary compares
Ridgeland Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$15,235
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.8%
African American 36.6%
White 7.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Ridgeland Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper 01, which includes Ridgeland Elementary.
$15,235
Per student
+5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 33.2%
Federal 14.6%
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 Ridgeland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardeeville Junior /Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardeeville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Ridgeland
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeland Elementary
How many students attend Ridgeland Elementary?
Ridgeland Elementary has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgeland, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeland Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeland Elementary?
100.0% of students at Ridgeland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment, in Ridgeland, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeland Elementary?
Ridgeland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeland Elementary rank among schools in Ridgeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ridgeland, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ridgeland on the city page.
Is Ridgeland Elementary a good school?
Ridgeland Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina 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 Jasper 01?
Besides Ridgeland Elementary, Jasper 01 also operates Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence (739 students), Hardeeville Junior /Senior High (696 students), and Hardeeville Elementary (691 students). See the Jasper 01 district page for the complete list.
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