Ridgeroad Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ridgeroad Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeroad Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ridgeroad Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgeroad Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ridgeroad Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
53%
20%
White
13%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeroad Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeroad Elementary School is ranked #916 out of 993 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Ridgeroad Elementary School?
517 students attend Ridgeroad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ridgeroad Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeroad Elementary School?
Ridgeroad Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgeroad Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeroad Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgeroad Elementary School part of?
Ridgeroad Elementary School is part of North Little Rock School District.
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