- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Ridgeland Elementary shrank from 829 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 450252001396 · Ridgeland, SC Other · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence (739 students)
Ridgeland Elementary shrank from 829 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ridgeland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ridgeland Elementary
775 students
- Ridgeland Seco
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
739 students
- Hardeeville Ju
Hardeeville Junior /Senior High
696 students
- Hardeeville El
Hardeeville Elementary
691 students
What this shows Ridgeland Elementary reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeland Elementary compares
Ridgeland Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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.
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
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
- 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.
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 (~775 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), down 84.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.