Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgefield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Ridgefield Elementary School?
266 students attend Ridgefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ridgefield Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgefield Elementary School?
Ridgefield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgefield Elementary School offer ?
Ridgefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgefield Elementary School part of?
Ridgefield Elementary School is part of Millcreek Township School District.
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