- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Craig, CO
Ridgeview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080573001355
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Craig · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Craig, CO.
School address
District: Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080573001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ridgeview Elementary School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 080573001355 · Craig, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 11.7:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Moffat County High School (481 students)
Ridgeview Elementary School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.0 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
- Moffat County
Moffat County High School
481 students
- Craig Middle S
Craig Middle School
419 students
- Sandrock Eleme
Sandrock Elementary
299 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary School
261 students
- This school
Ridgeview Elementary School
233 students
- Early Childhoo 117
Early Childhood Center
117 students
What this shows Ridgeview Elementary School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview Elementary School compares
Ridgeview Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 15% in Colorado - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$12,776
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Ridgeview Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 reports $12,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandrock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Craig, CO. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% 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 School?
35.5% 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 67.0% of enrollment, in Craig, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 public schools in Craig?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Craig, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Craig on the city page.
What other schools are in Moffat County School District Re: No. 1?
Besides Ridgeview Elementary School, Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 also operates Moffat County High School (481 students), Craig Middle School (419 students), and Sandrock Elementary (299 students). See the Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 district page for the complete list.