Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridge Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Elementary School, Hawes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
446 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Ridgewood Public School District.
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