Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgewood Elementary School serves the eastern part of Hilliard, OH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the area reaching about 3.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgewood Elementary School's student population of 598 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A Place Where…Every Day Counts, Everybody Matters, and Everyone Learns!
School Rankings
Ridgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgewood Elementary School is ranked #644 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ridgewood Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scioto Darby Elementary School, Norwich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
598 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ridgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgewood Elementary School part of?
Ridgewood Elementary School is part of Hilliard City School District.
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