- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashtabula, OH
Ridgeview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390458502363
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Ashtabula · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ashtabula, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ridgeview Elementary School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390458502363 · Ashtabula, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 17.3:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High School (470 students)
Ridgeview Elementary School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High School
470 students
- This school
Ridgeview Elementary School
397 students
- Kingsville Ele
Kingsville Elementary School
394 students
- Wallace H Brad
Wallace H Braden Middle School
373 students
What this shows Ridgeview Elementary School reports 397 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 85% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$11,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 75.8%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Ridgeview Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckeye Local reports $11,883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace H Braden Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashtabula
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Erie Intermediate School
Standard public school
399 students 19:1 students per teacher
Superior Intermediate School
Standard public school
369 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ontario Primary School
Standard public school
192 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Huron Primary School
Standard public school
114 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashtabula, OH. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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?
58.5% of students at Ridgeview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Ashtabula, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Ashtabula?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ashtabula, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ashtabula on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye Local?
Besides Ridgeview Elementary School, Buckeye Local also operates Edgewood High School (470 students), Kingsville Elementary School (394 students), and Wallace H Braden Middle School (373 students). See the Buckeye Local district page for the complete list.