- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180612001093 · Madison, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 17.6:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Consolidated High School (769 students)
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Consol
Madison Consolidated High School
769 students
- Madison Consol
Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch
728 students
- Anderson Eleme
Anderson Elementary School
489 students
- Lydia Middleto
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
333 students
- This school 194
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
194 students
- Deputy Element 138
Deputy Elementary School
138 students
What this shows Rykers' Ridge Elementary School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rykers' Ridge Elementary School compares
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,828
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Madison Consolidated Schools reports $13,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~194 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.