Enrollment
390
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeview Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeview Elementary
Ridgeview Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bloomington, Minnesota, enrolling 390 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 369 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students) and Kennedy Senior High (1,578 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Public School District, which includes Ridgeview Elementary.
$16,325
Per student
+7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 56.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ridgeview Elementary a good school?
Ridgeview Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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