Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ridge Elementary School's student population of 695 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
27%
41%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles M. Burke Elementary School, Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School, Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
695 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ridge Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridge Elementary School located?
Ridge Elementary School is located in the Judice neighborhood of Duson, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Judice.
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