The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-89%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
8%
Black
(09-10)1%
5%
White
(09-10)93%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
25%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Ridgeway Elementary School?
113 students attend Ridgeway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ridgeway Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Ridgeway Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ridgeway Elementary School part of?
Ridgeway Elementary School is part of Howard-Winneshiek Community School District.
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