- Enrollment
- 2,239
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ridgeway School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 363126004185 · White Plains, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 11.5:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: White Plains Senior High School (2,239 students)
Ridgeway School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ridgeway School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Plains S
White Plains Senior High School
2,239 students
- White Plains M
White Plains Middle School
1,537 students
- Mamaroneck Ave 605
Mamaroneck Avenue School
605 students
- Post Road Scho 605
Post Road School
605 students
- George Washing 602
George Washington School
602 students
- This school 597
Ridgeway School
597 students
What this shows Ridgeway School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeway School compares
Ridgeway School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$33,404
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for White Plains City School District reports $33,404 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.