Ridge Road Primary School

285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ridge Road Primary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Ridge Road Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sandersville, GA, covering approximately 684.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridge Road Primary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridge Road Primary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Black
68%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
23%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
77%
0.49

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
17.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
17%
7%

Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ridge Road Primary School?
588 students attend Ridge Road Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ridge Road Primary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Road Primary School?
Ridge Road Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Road Primary School offer ?
Ridge Road Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Road Primary School part of?
Ridge Road Primary School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Ridge Road Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sandersville, GA, covering approximately 684.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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