Enrollment
397
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeview Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeview Elementary School
Ridgeview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ashtabula, Ohio, enrolling 397 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 58.5% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 794 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashtabula's elementary schools, it stands alongside Erie Intermediate School (399 students): Ridgeview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 19:1).
Buckeye Local also operates Edgewood High School (470 students) and Kingsville Elementary School (394 students) alongside Ridgeview Elementary School.
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 School compares
Ridgeview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Local, which includes Ridgeview Elementary School.
$12,018
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 48.0%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ridgeview Elementary School a good school?
Ridgeview Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 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.
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