Ridge Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ridge Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ridge Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ridge Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1770 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
32%
18%
Black
24%
22%
White
31%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1770 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
452 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Henrico Co PBLC Schs School District.
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