- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ridley Park, PA
Ridley Ms
Federal NCES profile for Ridley Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422037007299
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridley Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ridley Park · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridley Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridley Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ridley Park, PA.
School address
District: Ridley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422037007299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ridley Ms held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 422037007299 · Ridley Park, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,291 enr · 13.9:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridley Hs (1,825 students)
Ridley Ms held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ridley Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridley Hs
Ridley Hs
1,825 students
- This school
Ridley Ms
1,291 students
- Amosland El Sc 470
Amosland El Sch
470 students
- Lakeview El Sc 403
Lakeview El Sch
403 students
- Grace Park El 366
Grace Park El Sch
366 students
- Edgewood El Sc 347
Edgewood El Sch
347 students
What this shows Ridley Ms reports 1,291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridley Ms compares
Ridley 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 11% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,291
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,526
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Ridley Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridley Sd reports $20,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridley Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amosland El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Park El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridley Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridley Ms
How many students attend Ridley Ms?
Ridley Ms has 1,291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ridley Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridley Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridley Ms is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridley Ms?
51.9% of students at Ridley Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridley Ms?
The largest demographic group at Ridley Ms is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Ridley Park, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridley Ms?
Ridley Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Ridley Ms rank among public schools in Ridley Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridley Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ridley Park, 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 Ridley Sd?
Besides Ridley Ms, Ridley Sd also operates Ridley Hs (1,825 students), Amosland El Sch (470 students), and Lakeview El Sch (403 students). See the Ridley Sd district page for the complete list.