Green Ridge Elementary School

1 Green Ridge Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Green Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Green Ridge Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Green Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Ridge Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#202 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
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64%
38%
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76%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
35%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
52%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Green Ridge Elementary School is ranked #202 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Green Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Green Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampden Elementary School, Silver Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Green Ridge Elementary School?
546 students attend Green Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Green Ridge Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Ridge Elementary School?
Green Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Green Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Green Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Green Ridge Elementary School part of?
Green Ridge Elementary School is part of Cumberland Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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