Ridgeview Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeview Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sparta, MI school district, covering approximately 73.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
555 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
555 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Sparta Area Schools.
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