- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ridgway, PA
Ridgway Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Ridgway Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422031006805
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgway Area Ms earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ridgway · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgway Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgway Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ridgway, PA.
School address
District: Ridgway Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422031006805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ridgway Area Ms held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 422031006805 · Ridgway, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 14.1:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis S Grandinetti El Sch (359 students)
Ridgway Area Ms held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ridgway Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis S Gran
Francis S Grandinetti El Sch
359 students
- Ridgway Area H
Ridgway Area Hs
224 students
- This school
Ridgway Area Ms
198 students
What this shows Ridgway Area Ms reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgway Area Ms compares
Ridgway Area Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 12% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,778
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Ridgway Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgway Area Sd reports $18,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgway Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis S Grandinetti El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgway Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgway Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgway Area Ms
How many students attend Ridgway Area Ms?
Ridgway Area Ms has 198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ridgway, PA. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgway Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgway Area Ms is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgway Area Ms?
51.0% of students at Ridgway Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgway Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Ridgway Area Ms is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Ridgway, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgway Area Ms?
Ridgway Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Ridgway Area Ms rank among public schools in Ridgway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgway Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ridgway, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ridgway Area Sd?
Besides Ridgway Area Ms, Ridgway Area Sd also operates Francis S Grandinetti El Sch (359 students) and Ridgway Area Hs (224 students). See the Ridgway Area Sd district page for the complete list.