Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgewood Elementary serves the southwest part of Winterville, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgewood Elementary School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be a Legend, Leave a Legacy
School Rankings
Ridgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgewood Elementary School is ranked #783 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ridgewood Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, W H Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
700 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ridgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgewood Elementary School part of?
Ridgewood Elementary School is part of Pitt County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
BEST SCHOOL EVER! With the best teachers ever ms vaughn,Mrs Worsley ,Mrs pretlow, Mrs zell , and Mrs Whitty,and last but not least Mrs Brown
5 10/10/2025
It is one of my Favorite schools ever. I've had good and bad times here but I love this school my favorite teachers are Mrs. Whitty, Mrs. Brown. Mrs Pretlow, and Ms. Vaughn
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