- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgway, CO
Ridgway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080621001089
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgway Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ridgway · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgway Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgway Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ridgway, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080621001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ridgway Elementary School held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080621001089 · Ridgway, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 12.4:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgway High School (97 students)
Ridgway Elementary School held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ridgway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ridgway Elementary School
149 students
- Ridgway High S
Ridgway High School
97 students
- Ridgway Middle
Ridgway Middle School
74 students
What this shows Ridgway Elementary School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgway Elementary School compares
Ridgway Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,512
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Ridgway Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a reports $18,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgway Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Nationwide other 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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgway Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgway Elementary School?
Ridgway Elementary School has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgway, CO. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgway Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% 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 Ridgway Elementary School?
14.6% of students at Ridgway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgway Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Ridgway, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgway Elementary School?
Ridgway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ridgway Elementary School rank among public schools in Ridgway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgway Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ridgway, CO. 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 School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a?
Besides Ridgway Elementary School, Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a also operates Ridgway High School (97 students) and Ridgway Middle School (74 students). See the Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the County of Ouray a district page for the complete list.