Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeroad Elementary School serves the northwest part of North Little Rock, AR, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Road Elementary School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridge Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Road Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#851 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
44%
15%
Black
40%
19%
White
10%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Road Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Road Elementary School is ranked #851 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Ridge Road Elementary School?
516 students attend Ridge Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ridge Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Road Elementary School?
Ridge Road Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Road Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Road Elementary School part of?
Ridge Road Elementary School is part of North Little Rock School District.
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