Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ridge-brook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridge-Brook Elementary School serves the northwest part of Cleveland, OH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most students live within a 1.3-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge-brook Elementary School's student population of 341 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Ridge-brook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge-brook Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1688 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
15%
17%
White
58%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge-brook Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge-brook Elementary School is ranked #1688 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ridge-brook Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge-brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thoreau Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ridge-brook Elementary School?
341 students attend Ridge-brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ridge-brook Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge-brook Elementary School?
Ridge-brook Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge-brook Elementary School offer ?
Ridge-brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge-brook Elementary School part of?
Ridge-brook Elementary School is part of Parma City School District.
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