Enrollment
194
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, IN
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180612001093
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Madison, IN.
School address
District: Madison Consolidated Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180612001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rykers' Ridge Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Madison, Indiana, enrolling 194 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Indiana schools, with 194 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Madison's public schools, it stands alongside Anderson Elementary School (489 students): Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 22.2:1).
Madison Consolidated Schools also operates Madison Consolidated High School (769 students) and Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch (728 students) alongside Rykers' Ridge Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rykers' Ridge Elementary School compares
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$11,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Consolidated Schools, which includes Rykers' Ridge Elementary School.
$11,786
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 51.1%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rykers' Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Consolidated High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lydia Middleton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deputy Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rykers' Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Madison
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~194 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Madison, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rykers' Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Madison, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Madison Consolidated Schools?
Besides Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, Madison Consolidated Schools also operates Madison Consolidated High School (769 students), Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch (728 students), and Anderson Elementary School (489 students). See the Madison Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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