- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, MI
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 263237007686
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
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 near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sparta, MI.
School address
District: Sparta Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263237007686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ridgeview Elementary School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 263237007686 · Sparta, MI Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 15.4:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta Senior High School (778 students)
Ridgeview Elementary School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta Senior
Sparta Senior High School
778 students
- This school
Ridgeview Elementary School
555 students
- Appleview Elem
Appleview Elementary School
517 students
- Sparta Middle
Sparta Middle School
503 students
What this shows Ridgeview Elementary School reports 555 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Ridgeview Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Sparta Area Schools reports $14,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Appleview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sparta Middle School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, MI. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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?
42.0% of students at Ridgeview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Elementary School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Sparta, MI.
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 public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sparta, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sparta Area Schools?
Besides Ridgeview Elementary School, Sparta Area Schools also operates Sparta Senior High School (778 students), Appleview Elementary School (517 students), and Sparta Middle School (503 students). See the Sparta Area Schools district page for the complete list.