Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School's student population of 229 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rykers' Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canaan Community Academy, Anderson Elementary School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
229 students attend Rykers' Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rykers' Ridge Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rykers' Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School part of?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is part of Madison Consolidated Schools School District.
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