Ridge Road Primary School

285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ridge Road Primary School serves 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridge Road Primary School's student population of 646 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
646 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridge Road Primary School is 0.47, 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ridge Road Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ridge Road Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
68%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ridge Road Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ridge Road Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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.
0.47
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
96%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridge Road Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
17%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridge Road Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ridge Road Primary School?
646 students attend Ridge Road Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ridge Road Primary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Road Primary School?
Ridge Road Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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