Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgedale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgedale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgedale Elementary School's student population of 556 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgedale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgedale Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 627 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgedale Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgedale Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Ridgedale Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgedale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Ridgedale Elementary School?
556 students attend Ridgedale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ridgedale Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgedale Elementary School?
Ridgedale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgedale Elementary School offer ?
Ridgedale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgedale Elementary School part of?
Ridgedale Elementary School is part of Monongalia County Schools School District.
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