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%
- Attendance Zone: 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
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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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