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Ridge Road Elementary School

Summary:

Ridge Road Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sandersville, Georgia, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 623 students. The school is part of the Washington County School District, which is ranked 175 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridge Road Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranged from 20.3% to 28.2% across grades, compared to the state average of 37% to 48.2%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 28.2% to 35.2%, while the state average was 41% to 48.1%. Over the past 10 years, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with its ranking ranging from 765 out of 1,214 schools in 2020-2021 to 941 out of 1,242 schools in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.31% to 95.99% over the past three school years, and its spending per student has been relatively low, ranging from $7,662 in 2016-2017 to $8,313 in 2018-2019.

When comparing Ridge Road Elementary School to the nearby Johnson County Elementary School, which is located about 17 miles away, there are some notable differences. Johnson County Elementary School has consistently outperformed Ridge Road Elementary in the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates that are often 10-20 percentage points higher. Additionally, Johnson County Elementary has a slightly lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (94.42% in 2022-2023) and a slightly lower student-teacher ratio (13.7 in 2022-2023) compared to Ridge Road Elementary. Despite being in the same school district, Ridge Road Elementary School has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance or school ranking over the past 10 years, suggesting that the school may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 285 Ridge Rd.
       Sandersville, GA  31082

(478) 552-2245

District: Washington County

SchoolDigger Rank:
899th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,313 Help


Students who attend Ridge Road Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    T. J. Elder Middle School
High:    Washington County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  612

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.5%
White:
25.0%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.9% Help


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Compare Details Ridge Road Elementary School ranks worse than 72% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.5%), White (25%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridge Road Elementary School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridge Road Elementary School is $8,313.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridge Road Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washington County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County 175th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridge Road Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.27 754th 1101 31.5%
2007 35.79 830th 1125 26.2%
2008 44.67 715th 1134 36.9%
2009 34.15 849th 1133 25.1%
2010 40.13 819th 1183 30.8%
2011 33.96 922nd 1212 23.9%
2012 35.68 900th 1201 25.1%
2013 38.69 884th 1225 27.8%
2014 45.57 809th 1231 34.3%
2015 31.29 849th 1240 31.5%
2016 28.36 880th 1233 28.6%
2017 32.07 812th 1205 32.6%
2018 29.89 857th 1209 29.1%
2019 34.39 799th 1234 35.3%
2021 34.15 765th 1214 37.0%
2022 29.10 860th 1244 30.9%
2023 23.65 941st 1242 24.2%
2024 26.76 899th 1248 28.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ridge Road Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 581 581
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 662 662
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 667 667
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 641 641
1994 189 429 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1995 176 378 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 176 378 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 160 405 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 166 438 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1999 173 449 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 186 462 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2001 181 474 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2002 155 448 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2003 155 448 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2004 163 384 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2005 168 347 1 6 0 n/a n/a 2 524
2006 169 319 4 3 0 n/a n/a 6 501
2007 163 326 7 2 0 n/a n/a 9 507
2008 224 418 7 6 1 n/a n/a 8 664
2009 204 401 7 5 0 n/a n/a 11 628
2010 219 445 6 5 0 1 17 0 693
2011 213 432 5 8 0 1 25 0 684
2012 204 410 6 6 0 1 27 0 654
2013 206 427 3 12 1 1 24 0 674
2014 222 436 2 12 2 0 23 0 697
2015 235 456 3 12 2 0 30 0 738
2016 247 457 5 9 2 0 34 0 754
2017 238 487 5 9 1 0 27 0 767
2018 210 502 5 16 0 0 26 0 759
2019 216 504 2 9 0 0 25 0 756
2020 214 471 0 7 0 0 23 0 715
2021 171 434 1 11 0 0 22 0 639
2022 154 423 2 12 0 1 25 0 617
2023 153 429 1 16 2 0 22 0 623
2024 153 419 0 15 2 0 23 0 612

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridge Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 581 39.0 14.8 58.9
1991 662 39.0 16.9 57.1
1992 667 42.0 15.8 61.9
1993 641 36.0 17.8 60.1
1994 618 39.0 15.8 18.8
1995 555 35.0 15.9 56.9
1996 555 35.0 15.9 56.9
1997 568 35.0 16.2 69.9
1998 607 35.1 17.3 72.2
1999 623 35.2 17.7 72.2
2000 649 38.0 17.1 72.7
2001 656 36.0 18.2 72.1
2002 603 33.3 18.1 73.5
2003 603 33.3 18.1 73.5
2004 551 32.5 17.0 73
2005 524 37.0 14.2 73.4
2006 501 35.5 14.1 73.9
2007 507 35.5 14.3 74.5
2008 664 48.5 13.7 72.7
2009 628 42.0 15.0 73.9
2010 693 37.0 18.7 72
2011 684 40.0 17.1 72.1
2012 654 37.0 17.6 72.9
2013 674 36.0 18.7 73.3
2014 697 39.2 17.7 92.5
2015 738 41.0 18.0 92.5
2016 754 44.0 17.1 92.6
2017 767 46.2 16.6 92.6
2018 759 45.0 16.8 95.4
2019 756 45.3 16.6 95.4
2020 715 46.0 15.5 95.4
2021 639 45.0 14.2 95.3
2022 617 46.3 13.3 n/a
2023 623 45.5 13.6 96
2024 612 44.0 13.9 96.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridge Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 581 39.0 14.8 58.9
1991 662 39.0 16.9 57.1
1992 667 42.0 15.8 61.9
1993 641 36.0 17.8 60.1
1994 618 39.0 15.8 18.8
1995 555 35.0 15.9 56.9
1996 555 35.0 15.9 56.9
1997 568 35.0 16.2 69.9
1998 607 35.1 17.3 72.2
1999 623 35.2 17.7 72.2
2000 649 38.0 17.1 72.7
2001 656 36.0 18.2 72.1
2002 603 33.3 18.1 73.5
2003 603 33.3 18.1 73.5
2004 551 32.5 17.0 73
2005 524 37.0 14.2 73.4
2006 501 35.5 14.1 73.9
2007 507 35.5 14.3 74.5
2008 664 48.5 13.7 72.7
2009 628 42.0 15.0 73.9
2010 693 37.0 18.7 72
2011 684 40.0 17.1 72.1
2012 654 37.0 17.6 72.9
2013 674 36.0 18.7 73.3
2014 697 39.2 17.7 92.5
2015 738 41.0 18.0 92.5
2016 754 44.0 17.1 92.6
2017 767 46.2 16.6 92.6
2018 759 45.0 16.8 95.4
2019 756 45.3 16.6 95.4
2020 715 46.0 15.5 95.4
2021 639 45.0 14.2 95.3
2022 617 46.3 13.3 n/a
2023 623 45.5 13.6 96
2024 612 44.0 13.9 96.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridge Road Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $986 (12.9%) $6,676 (87.1%) $7,662
2018 $905 (11.1%) $7,283 (88.9%) $8,188
2019 $948 (11.4%) $7,365 (88.6%) $8,313

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridge Road Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 799th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 941st of 1242 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridge Road Elementary School)29.619.4
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington County)29.619.4
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridge Road Elementary School)42.928.4
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington County)42.928.4
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridge Road Elementary School)30.920.4
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County)30.920.4
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridge Road Elementary School)37.720.9
 16.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington County)37.720.9
 16.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridge Road Elementary School)27.827.3
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County)27.827.3
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ridge Road Elementary School)36.924.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington County)36.924.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ridge Road Elementary School)32.825.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Washington County)32.825.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students756623
 17.6%
African American504429
 14.9%
American Indian02
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic916
 77.8%
Pacific Islander00
White216153
 29.2%
Two or More Races2522
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%96%
 0.6%

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Ridge Road Elementary School ranks 899th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 612 students attended Ridge Road Elementary School.

Students who attend Ridge Road Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : T. J. Elder Middle School
High : Washington County High School

Students at Ridge Road Elementary School are 68% African American, 25% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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