- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgeland, SC
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450252001487
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ridgeland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ridgeland, SC.
School address
District: Jasper 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450252001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 450252001487 · Ridgeland, SC Other · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland Elementary (775 students)
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeland Elem
Ridgeland Elementary
775 students
- This school
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 Secondary Academy of Excellence reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence compares
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
739
Bigger than 82% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 5.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
How Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Secondary Academy of Excellence'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 (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
How many students attend Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence has 739 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgeland, SC. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is 15.4:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
100.0% of students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in Ridgeland, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence rank among schools in Ridgeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence ranks #2 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 Secondary Academy of Excellence, Jasper 01 also operates Ridgeland Elementary (775 students), Hardeeville Junior /Senior High (696 students), and Hardeeville Elementary (691 students). See the Jasper 01 district page for the complete list.