Serving 703 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ridge Elementary School's student population of 703 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2073 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Elementary School is ranked #2073 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Middle Island School, James H Boyd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
703 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ridge Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Longwood Central School District.
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