Enrollment
597
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Plains, NY
Ridgeway School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeway School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363126004185
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeway School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in White Plains · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeway School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeway School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in White Plains, NY.
School address
District: White Plains City School District · New York
NCES ID 363126004185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeway School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeway School
Ridgeway School is a mid-sized elementary school in White Plains, New York, enrolling 597 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 756 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding White Plains City School District spends $31,766 per pupil, 20% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
White Plains City School District also operates White Plains Senior High School (2,239 students) and White Plains Middle School (1,537 students) alongside Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway School compares
Ridgeway School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$31,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 36.0%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Ridgeway School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Plains City School District, which includes Ridgeway School.
$31,766
Per student
+20%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+91%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.6%
State 16.8%
Federal 8.6%
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 Ridgeway School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Plains Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mamaroneck Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Post Road School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeway School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,239
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeway School
How many students attend Ridgeway School?
Ridgeway School has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Plains, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Ridgeway School?
40.8% of students at Ridgeway School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeway School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeway School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in White Plains, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeway School?
Ridgeway School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeway School rank among elementary schools in White Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeway School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in White Plains, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in White Plains on the city page.
Is Ridgeway School a good school?
Ridgeway School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 White Plains City School District?
Besides Ridgeway School, White Plains City School District also operates White Plains Senior High School (2,239 students), White Plains Middle School (1,537 students), and Mamaroneck Avenue School (605 students). See the White Plains City School District district page for the complete list.
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