- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Park Ridge, NJ
West Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341245000714
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ridge Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Park Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Park Ridge School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341245000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Ridge Elementary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 341245000714 · Park Ridge, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 12.7:1 · 0.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Ridge High School (491 students)
West Ridge Elementary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Ridge Hig
Park Ridge High School
491 students
- This school
West Ridge Elementary School
343 students
- East Brook Ele
East Brook Elementary School
314 students
What this shows West Ridge Elementary School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ridge Elementary School compares
West Ridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$31,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, West Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park Ridge School District reports $31,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Brook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary School?
West Ridge Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Park Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Ridge Elementary School?
0.9% of students at West Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Ridge Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Park Ridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ridge Elementary School?
West Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Ridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Park Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Park Ridge, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Park Ridge School District?
Besides West Ridge Elementary School, Park Ridge School District also operates Park Ridge High School (491 students) and East Brook Elementary School (314 students). See the Park Ridge School District district page for the complete list.