Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
20%
7%
Black
5%
17%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
133 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ridge Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Bowling Green City School District.
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