- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Ridgemont El
Federal NCES profile for Ridgemont El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481965001826
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgemont El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #13 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgemont El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgemont El ranks #13 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Ridgemont El grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 481965001826 · Houston, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 12:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Ridgemont El grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ridgemont El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 337
Ridgemont El
337 students
What this shows Ridgemont El reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgemont El compares
Ridgemont El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$10,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%
African American 20.2%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Ridgemont El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgemont El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgemont El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgemont El
How many students attend Ridgemont El?
Ridgemont El has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgemont El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgemont El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Ridgemont El?
88.3% of students at Ridgemont El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgemont El?
The largest demographic group at Ridgemont El is Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgemont El?
Ridgemont El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ridgemont El rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgemont El ranks #13 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Ridgemont El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.