- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ridgefield, CT
Scotland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scotland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090381000780
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotland Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Ridgefield, CT.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090381000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Scotland Elementary School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 090381000780 · Ridgefield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 13.3:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,411 students)
Scotland Elementary School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Scotland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgefield Hig
Ridgefield High School
1,411 students
- Scotts Ridge M 548
Scotts Ridge Middle School
548 students
- East Ridge Mid 489
East Ridge Middle School
489 students
- Barlow Mountai 377
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
377 students
- Branchville El 340
Branchville Elementary School
340 students
- This school 318
Scotland Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Scotland Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotland Elementary School compares
Scotland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 87% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 5.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Scotland Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $26,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scotland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotts Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barlow Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branchville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Ridgefield
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotland Elementary School
How many students attend Scotland Elementary School?
Scotland Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ridgefield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotland Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotland Elementary School?
4.7% of students at Scotland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scotland Elementary School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotland Elementary School?
Scotland 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 Scotland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Ridgefield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ridgefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides Scotland Elementary School, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,411 students), Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students), and East Ridge Middle School (489 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.