Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeview Elementary serves the west part of Minneapolis, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Ridgeview Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olson Elementary School, Normandale Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
390 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Bloomington School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgeview Elementary School located?
Ridgeview Elementary School is located in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in West Bloomington.
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