Ridgewood Elementary School

225 W Union Ave
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ridgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridgewood Elementary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
431 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1300 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
52%
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60-64%
60%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
96%
66%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgewood Elementary School is ranked #1300 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
431 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ridgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Ridgewood Elementary School part of?
Ridgewood Elementary School is part of Ridgewood Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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