- Enrollment
- 2,755
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yucaipa, CA
Ridgeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064356010156
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Yucaipa · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, CA.
School address
District: Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 064356010156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ridgeview Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 064356010156 · Yucaipa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 27:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Yucaipa High (2,755 students)
Ridgeview Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yucaipa High
Yucaipa High
2,755 students
- Park View Midd 870
Park View Middle
870 students
- Mesa View Midd 717
Mesa View Middle
717 students
- Competitive Ed 717
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
717 students
- Wildwood Eleme 607
Wildwood Elementary
607 students
- This school 567
Ridgeview Elementary
567 students
What this shows Ridgeview Elementary reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview Elementary compares
Ridgeview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$16,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 43.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Ridgeview Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified reports $16,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Yucaipa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Inland Leaders Charter
Standard public school
997 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Chapman Heights Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Calimesa Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Elementary
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary?
Ridgeview Elementary has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yucaipa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeview Elementary?
54.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Yucaipa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Elementary?
Ridgeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Ridgeview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yucaipa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, 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 Yucaipa on the city page.
What other schools are in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified?
Besides Ridgeview Elementary, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified also operates Yucaipa High (2,755 students), Park View Middle (870 students), and Mesa View Middle (717 students). See the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified district page for the complete list.