- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, CA
Ridgewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridgewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061038001164
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgewood Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgewood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgewood Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Cutten Elementary · California
NCES ID 061038001164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ridgewood Elementary grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 061038001164 · Eureka, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 21.7:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cutten Elementary (288 students)
Ridgewood Elementary grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Ridgewood Elementary compares
Ridgewood Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$13,254
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Ridgewood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cutten Elementary reports $13,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutten Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Eureka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cutten Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Freshwater Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgewood Elementary
How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary?
Ridgewood Elementary has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgewood Elementary?
37.5% of students at Ridgewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridgewood Elementary is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgewood Elementary?
Ridgewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Ridgewood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgewood Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eureka on the city page.
What other schools are in Cutten Elementary?
Besides Ridgewood Elementary, Cutten Elementary also operates Cutten Elementary (288 students). See the Cutten Elementary district page for the complete list.