Serving 908 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Ridge Elementary serves the northern part of Stafford, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Ridge Elementary School's student population of 908 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
908 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“Home of the PATRIOTS”
School Rankings
Park Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Ridge Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#976 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Park Ridge Elementary School is ranked #976 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Park Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Park Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winding Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Park Ridge Elementary School?
908 students attend Park Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Park Ridge Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Ridge Elementary School?
Park Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Park Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Park Ridge Elementary School part of?
Park Ridge Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.
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