- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Neches, TX
Ridgewood El
Federal NCES profile for Ridgewood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483543004021
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgewood El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Port Neches · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgewood El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgewood El ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Port Neches, TX.
School address
District: Port Neches-Groves Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483543004021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
431 on latest CCD 483543004021 · Port Neches, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 17.2:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 elementary schools in Port Neches. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ridgewood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Neches-Gr
Port Neches-Groves H S
1,720 students
- Groves Middle 647
Groves Middle
647 students
- Port Neches Mi 575
Port Neches Middle
575 students
- This school 431
Ridgewood El
431 students
- Taft El 414
Taft El
414 students
- Groves El 392
Groves El
392 students
What this shows Ridgewood El reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgewood El compares
Ridgewood El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Neches-Groves Isd reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgewood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Neches-Groves H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groves Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Neches Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groves El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgewood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgewood El
How many students attend Ridgewood El?
Ridgewood El has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Neches, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgewood El?
38.7% of students at Ridgewood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgewood El?
Ridgewood El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ridgewood El rank among elementary schools in Port Neches?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgewood El ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Port Neches, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Port Neches on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Neches-Groves Isd?
Besides Ridgewood El, Port Neches-Groves Isd also operates Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students), Groves Middle (647 students), and Port Neches Middle (575 students). See the Port Neches-Groves Isd district page for the complete list.