Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgebury Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgebury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgebury Elementary School's student population of 351 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Mascot
German Shepherd
School Rankings
Ridgebury Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgebury Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: German Shepherd
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgebury Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgebury Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ridgebury Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgebury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branchville Elementary School, Barlow Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Ridgebury Elementary School?
351 students attend Ridgebury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ridgebury Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgebury Elementary School?
Ridgebury Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridgebury Elementary School offer ?
Ridgebury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ridgebury Elementary School part of?
Ridgebury Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
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