Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeview Elementary School serves the northeast part of Orange Park, FL, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked #981 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
592 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Clay School District.
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