Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Ridge Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Ridge Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#910 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
54%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
North Ridge Elementary School is ranked #910 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are North Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
North Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smithfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend North Ridge Elementary School?
495 students attend North Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of North Ridge Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Ridge Elementary School?
North Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Ridge Elementary School offer ?
North Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Ridge Elementary School part of?
North Ridge Elementary School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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