- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgely, MD
Ridgely Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgely Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240018000525
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgely Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 433
- students enrolled
Ridgely Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240018000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ridgely Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 240018000525 · Ridgely, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Caroline High School (1,238 students)
Ridgely Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ridgely Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Caroline
North Caroline High School
1,238 students
- Greensboro Ele
Greensboro Elementary School
840 students
- Lockerman Midd
Lockerman Middle School
827 students
- Denton Element
Denton Elementary School
596 students
- Colonel Richar
Colonel Richardson High School
528 students
- This school 433
Ridgely Elementary School
433 students
What this shows Ridgely Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgely Elementary School compares
Ridgely Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$17,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Ridgely Elementary School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caroline County Public Schools reports $17,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgely Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Caroline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockerman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel Richardson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgely Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgely Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgely Elementary School?
Ridgely Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgely, MD. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgely Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgely Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Ridgely Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Ridgely Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgely Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgely Elementary School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Ridgely, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgely Elementary School?
Ridgely Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Ridgely Elementary School, Caroline County Public Schools also operates North Caroline High School (1,238 students), Greensboro Elementary School (840 students), and Lockerman Middle School (827 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.