- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Little Rock, AR
Ridgeroad Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeroad Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051068000729
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeroad Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeroad Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeroad Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: N. Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051068000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ridgeroad Elementary School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 051068000729 · North Little Rock, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 18.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Little Rock High School (1,652 students)
Ridgeroad Elementary School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Ridgeroad Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Little R
North Little Rock High School
1,652 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
1,036 students
- North Little R 548
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
548 students
- This school 516
Ridgeroad Elementary School
516 students
- North Little R 472
North Little Rock Center of Excellence
472 students
- Meadow Park El 468
Meadow Park Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Ridgeroad Elementary School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeroad Elementary School compares
Ridgeroad Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 88% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$12,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 40.1%
White 10.5%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Ridgeroad Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for N. Little Rock School District reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeroad Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Center of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeroad Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeroad Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgeroad Elementary School?
Ridgeroad Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeroad Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeroad Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeroad Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Ridgeroad Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeroad Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeroad Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in North Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeroad Elementary School?
Ridgeroad Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeroad Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeroad Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in North Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in N. Little Rock School District?
Besides Ridgeroad Elementary School, N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students), Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students), and North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus (548 students). See the N. Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.