- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Ridgeview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080387001898
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #67 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #67 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ridgeview Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 080387001898 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 19:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Ridgeview Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goal Academy
Goal Academy
6,693 students
- Banning Lewis 1,697
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
1,697 students
- Vista Ridge Hi 1,473
Vista Ridge High School
1,473 students
- Sand Creek Hig 1,426
Sand Creek High School
1,426 students
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- This school 626
Ridgeview Elementary School
626 students
What this shows Ridgeview Elementary School reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview Elementary School compares
Ridgeview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$11,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 16.1%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Ridgeview Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso County Colorado School District 49 reports $11,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has 626 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School is 19:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeview Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Ridgeview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Elementary School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #67 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Ridgeview Elementary School, El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students), Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students), and Vista Ridge High School (1,473 students). See the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district page for the complete list.