- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ridgefield, CT
Veterans Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090381000781
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Park Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Ridgefield, CT.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090381000781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Veterans Park Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090381000781 · Ridgefield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 13.1:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,411 students)
Veterans Park Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Veterans Park 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 262
Veterans Park Elementary School
262 students
What this shows Veterans Park Elementary School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Park Elementary School compares
Veterans Park 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 78% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Veterans Park 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 Veterans Park 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branchville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Park 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Park Elementary School
How many students attend Veterans Park Elementary School?
Veterans Park Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ridgefield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Park Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veterans Park Elementary School?
8.0% of students at Veterans Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Park Elementary School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Park Elementary School?
Veterans Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Veterans Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Park Elementary School ranks #1 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 Veterans Park 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.