- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colfax, IL
Ridgeview High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170010905366
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Colfax · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 166
- students enrolled
Ridgeview High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colfax, IL.
School address
District: Ridgeview Cusd 19 · Illinois
NCES ID 170010905366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ridgeview High School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 170010905366 · Colfax, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeview Elementary School (247 students)
Ridgeview High School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
247 students
- This school
Ridgeview High School
166 students
- Ridgeview Jr H
Ridgeview Jr High School
107 students
What this shows Ridgeview High School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview High School compares
Ridgeview High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Ridgeview High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Ridgeview Cusd 19 reports $16,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview High School
How many students attend Ridgeview High School?
Ridgeview High School has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colfax, IL. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview High School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Colfax, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview High School?
Ridgeview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeview High School rank among public schools in Colfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colfax, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ridgeview Cusd 19?
Besides Ridgeview High School, Ridgeview Cusd 19 also operates Ridgeview Elementary School (247 students) and Ridgeview Jr High School (107 students). See the Ridgeview Cusd 19 district page for the complete list.