Ridgefield Elementary School (Closed 2014)

3227 Highland Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ridgefield Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
80-84%
73%
(12-13)
75-79%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
16%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
14%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
90%
60%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
10%
0.19

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
59%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Ridgefield Elementary School?
266 students attend Ridgefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ridgefield Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgefield Elementary School?
Ridgefield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgefield Elementary School offer ?
Ridgefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgefield Elementary School part of?
Ridgefield Elementary School is part of Millcreek Township School District.

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