- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union City, TN
Ridgemont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridgemont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470327002014
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgemont Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 385
- students enrolled
Ridgemont Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgemont Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Union City, TN.
School address
District: Obion County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470327002014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ridgemont Elementary held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 470327002014 · Union City, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 11:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Obion County Central High School (652 students)
Ridgemont Elementary held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ridgemont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Obion County C
Obion County Central High School
652 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
587 students
- Lake Road Elem
Lake Road Elementary
492 students
- This school
Ridgemont Elementary
385 students
- South Fulton M
South Fulton Middle / High School
334 students
- South Fulton E
South Fulton Elementary
289 students
What this shows Ridgemont Elementary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgemont Elementary compares
Ridgemont Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 11% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Ridgemont Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Obion County reports $11,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgemont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obion County Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Road Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fulton Middle / High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fulton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgemont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Union City
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgemont Elementary
How many students attend Ridgemont Elementary?
Ridgemont Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgemont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgemont Elementary is 11:1, which is 28% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgemont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridgemont Elementary is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Union City, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgemont Elementary?
Ridgemont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgemont Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Union City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in Obion County?
Besides Ridgemont Elementary, Obion County also operates Obion County Central High School (652 students), Hillcrest Elementary (587 students), and Lake Road Elementary (492 students). See the Obion County district page for the complete list.