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Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2014)

225 Ridge St
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Ridge Elementary School serves 133 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(12-13)
75-79%
76%
(12-13)
80-84%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
62%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
133 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ridge Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Bowling Green City School District.

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