- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, MN
Ridgeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270579000234
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ridgeview Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270579000234 · Bloomington, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 13.9:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Ridgeview Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- This school 390
Ridgeview Elementary
390 students
What this shows Ridgeview Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview Elementary compares
Ridgeview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Ridgeview Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Elementary
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary?
Ridgeview Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Ridgeview Elementary?
20.9% of students at Ridgeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Elementary is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Elementary?
Ridgeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Ridgeview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Ridgeview Elementary, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Olson Middle (762 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.