Ridge Road Primary School

285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ridge Road Primary School serves 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ridge Road Primary School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
727 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridge Road Primary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
67%
36%
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White
29%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
17%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ridge Road Primary School?
727 students attend Ridge Road Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ridge Road Primary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Road Primary School?
Ridge Road Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Road Primary School offer ?
Ridge Road Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ridge Road Primary School part of?
Ridge Road Primary School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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