Ridge Road Elementary School

Rating

Top 30%

Ridge Road Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Ridge Road Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 379 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridge Road Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

379 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Ridge Road Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Ridge Road Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#210 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Ridge Road Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridge Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridge Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Ridge Road Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

11%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ridge Road Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

68%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Ridge Road Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Ridge Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridge Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

North Haven School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ridge Road Elementary School often compared to?

Ridge Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Glen School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Ridge Road Elementary School?

379 students attend Ridge Road Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Ridge Road Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Road Elementary School?

Ridge Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Ridge Road Elementary School offer ?

Ridge Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Ridge Road Elementary School part of?

Ridge Road Elementary School is part of North Haven School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 379 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education