School overview
At a glance
Reported students
705
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
92th percentile
Compared with 1,716 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
626.5
Ridgeway Elementary School: 705 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Ridgeway Elementary School
Ridgeway Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Hamilton. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Hamilton City. NCES reports 705 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,716 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.6%) and multiracial (8.9%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Ridgeway Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.6%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black6.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Hamilton City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
695 reported students
Linden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
674 reported students
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
640 reported students
Fairwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
613 reported students
Brookwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
607 reported students
Bridgeport Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
575 reported students