Ridgewood Elementary School

2060 Ridgewood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ridgewood Elementary School serves 237 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ridgewood Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
237 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
17%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
59%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
237 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ridgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Ridgewood Elementary School part of?
Ridgewood Elementary School is part of Cutten Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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