Ridge Elementary School

2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Ridge Elementary School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
597 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#268 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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40%
29%
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52%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
9%
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Black
23%
42%
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White
48%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles M. Burke Elementary School, Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School, Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
597 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ridge Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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