- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Severn, MD
Ridgeway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006000119
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeway Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Severn · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeway Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeway Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Severn, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ridgeway Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 240006000119 · Severn, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 17.8:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Ridgeway Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ridgeway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 551
Ridgeway Elementary
551 students
What this shows Ridgeway Elementary reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeway Elementary compares
Ridgeway Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 41% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Maryland - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
African American 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Ridgeway Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeway Elementary
How many students attend Ridgeway Elementary?
Ridgeway Elementary has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Severn, MD. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeway Elementary?
29.1% of students at Ridgeway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeway Elementary is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Severn, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeway Elementary?
Ridgeway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ridgeway Elementary rank among public schools in Severn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeway Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Severn, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Ridgeway Elementary, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.