Ridge Road Primary School

285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ridge Road Primary School serves 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridge Road Primary School's student population of 643 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
643 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridge Road Primary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
19%
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Black
67%
36%
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White
24%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ridge Road Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridge Road Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
17%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ridge Road Primary School?
643 students attend Ridge Road Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ridge Road Primary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Road Primary School?
Ridge Road Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Road Primary School offer ?
Ridge Road Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ridge Road Primary School part of?
Ridge Road Primary School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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