Ridgewood Elementary School

2060 Ridgewood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ridgewood Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ridgewood Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
259 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
18%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
60%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ridgewood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridgewood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
259 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% 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 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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