Very Good
#470 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 26% in state
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Madison Consolidated Schools · Madison, IN
A Madison Consolidated Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd, Madison, IN 47250
- Math 49% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rykers' Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,667
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–4 | 3.1 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Pope John Xxiii Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Lydia Middleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 3.9 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Deputy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is listed in Madison Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madison, IN, part of Madison Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Rykers' Ridge Elementary School serve?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rykers' Ridge Elementary School rank in IN?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks #470 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?
54.4% of students at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (812) 274-8006
- Area population (ZIP 47250)
- 23,013
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47250; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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