Ridgeway Early Learning Center serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeway Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ridgeway Early Learning Center's student population of 141 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridgeway Early Learning Center is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
87%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ridgeway Early Learning Center?
141 students attend Ridgeway Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ridgeway Early Learning Center students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeway Early Learning Center?
Ridgeway Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgeway Early Learning Center offer ?
Ridgeway Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeway Early Learning Center part of?
Ridgeway Early Learning Center is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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