Ridgewood Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgewood Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
240 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ridgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Ridgewood Elementary School part of?
Ridgewood Elementary School is part of Cutten Elementary School District.
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