Rykers' Ridge Elementary School

2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd
Madison, IN 47250

211 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, located in Madison, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madison Consolidated Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a strong sense of community, aiming to prepare its young learners for their future transitions into middle and high school within the district.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rykers' Ridge is known for maintaining a close-knit atmosphere typical of smaller community schools. The faculty and staff prioritize the development of the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning with core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. By leveraging its location and district resources, the school strives to ensure that students receive individualized attention and a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and encouraging environment.

211

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

White
199 (94.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Consolidated Schools
Phone:	(812)274-8006
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 31