Enrollment
619
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granite Bay, CA
Ridgeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061308003506
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Granite Bay · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.4:1
- large classes for California
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Granite Bay, CA.
School address
District: Eureka Union · California
NCES ID 061308003506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeview Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeview Elementary
Ridgeview Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Granite Bay, California, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.4:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 69% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.4% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the California average.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 732 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #350.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Eureka Union spends $12,010 per pupil, 27% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Granite Bay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oakhills Elementary (554 students): Ridgeview Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (36.4:1 vs 23.1:1).
Eureka Union also operates Oakhills Elementary (554 students) and Greenhills Elementary (549 students) alongside Ridgeview Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridgeview Elementary compares
Ridgeview Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.4:1 | ▲ 69% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36.4:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Ridgeview Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eureka Union, which includes Ridgeview Elementary.
$12,010
Per student
-27%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 4.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ridgeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenhills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maidu Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympus Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Granite Bay
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Elementary
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary?
Ridgeview Elementary has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granite Bay, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary is 36.4:1, which is 69% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 132% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeview Elementary?
6.4% of students at Ridgeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Elementary is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Granite Bay, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Elementary?
Ridgeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Granite Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Granite Bay, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Granite Bay on the city page.
Is Ridgeview Elementary a good school?
Ridgeview Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eureka Union?
Besides Ridgeview Elementary, Eureka Union also operates Oakhills Elementary (554 students), Greenhills Elementary (549 students), and Excelsior Elementary (469 students). See the Eureka Union district page for the complete list.
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