Ridgewood Elementary School

2060 Ridgewood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ridgewood Elementary School serves 260 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Ridgewood Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Eureka, CA, encompassing approximately 11.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being around 2.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 3.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridgewood Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
260 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
3%
1%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
19%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
59%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
41%
0.60

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
23.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
260 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ridgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Ridgewood Elementary School part of?
Ridgewood Elementary School is part of Cutten Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Ridgewood Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Eureka, CA, encompassing approximately 11.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being around 2.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 3.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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