Enrollment
262
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans Park Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veterans Park Elementary School
Veterans Park Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Ridgefield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Branchville Elementary School (340 students): Veterans Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,411 students) and Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students) alongside Veterans Park 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 Veterans Park Elementary School compares
Veterans Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgefield School District, which includes Veterans Park Elementary School.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.0%
State 14.5%
Federal 2.5%
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 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
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Veterans Park Elementary School a good school?
Veterans Park Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut 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 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.
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