Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rykers' Ridge Elementary School serves the eastern part of Madison, IN, covering an area of approximately 149.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 12.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #434 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
194 students attend Rykers' Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rykers' Ridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 12:1, which is lower than 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School part of?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is part of Madison Consolidated Schools.
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