Enrollment
343
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Ridge Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Ridge Elementary School
West Ridge Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Park Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.9% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 511 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #154.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Park Ridge School District spends $30,518 per pupil, 22% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Park Ridge School District also operates Park Ridge High School (491 students) and East Brook Elementary School (314 students) alongside West Ridge 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 West Ridge Elementary School compares
West Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Ridge School District, which includes West Ridge Elementary School.
$30,518
Per student
+22%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 21.0%
Federal 3.4%
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 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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Park Ridge on the city page.
Is West Ridge Elementary School a good school?
West Ridge Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey 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 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.
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