Ridgely Elementary School

Summary:

Ridgely Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 444 students in grades PK-5 in Ridgely, Maryland. The school is part of the Caroline County Public Schools district, which is ranked 16 out of 25 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridgely Elementary faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 41.6% of Ridgely students were proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 48.4% statewide. In mathematics, just 25.5% of Ridgely students were proficient or better, compared to 24.1% statewide. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 55.18%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to other nearby schools in the Caroline County district, such as Preston Elementary, which had 52.2% of students proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, Ridgely Elementary generally performs worse on test scores.

Ridgely Elementary's racial makeup is also notable, with a significantly higher percentage of White students (72.3%) compared to the state average for Maryland elementary schools. The school's performance on test scores is particularly low for its White student population, ranking 397 out of 528 Maryland elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, Ridgely Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 275 out of 853 Maryland elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 480 out of 859 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 118 N Central Ave
       Ridgely, MD  21660-1345


(410) 479-3243

District: Caroline County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
480th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,348 Help


Students who attend Ridgely Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lockerman Middle School
High:    North Caroline High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.3%
African American:
9.9%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgely Elementary School ranks worse than 55.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Caroline County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), African American (9.9%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Caroline County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgely Elementary School is 13.4. 2 elementary schools in the Caroline County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgely Elementary School is $17,348, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Caroline County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Caroline County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caroline County Public Schools 16th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgely Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.75 465th 803 42.1%
2005 63.61 326th 805 59.5%
2006 36.99 565th 804 29.7%
2007 34.86 578th 818 29.3%
2008 73.34 233rd 838 72.2%
2009 55.06 446th 850 47.5%
2010 67.06 311th 855 63.6%
2011 69.73 249th 853 70.8%
2012 67.06 299th 857 65.1%
2013 63.58 327th 847 61.4%
2014 63.86 356th 867 58.9%
2015 66.29 271st 859 68.5%
2016 63.21 293rd 845 65.3%
2017 59.15 315th 847 62.8%
2018 49.87 392nd 857 54.3%
2019 65.16 275th 853 67.8%
2021 34.11 428th 802 46.6%
2022 45.27 434th 862 49.7%
2023 42.62 431st 855 49.6%
2024 35.86 480th 859 44.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.60 339th 546 37.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.94 412th 796 48.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.04 456th 788 42.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.30 397th 528 24.8%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ridgely Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 259 64 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1990 260 69 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1991 274 57 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1992 304 58 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1993 302 56 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 265 56 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 308 78 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1996 308 78 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1997 307 78 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 309 80 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 351 89 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 362 94 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 349 93 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 334 82 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2003 334 82 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2004 324 77 8 15 3 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 329 74 9 12 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 355 80 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 377 72 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2008 406 75 8 19 3 n/a n/a 0 511
2009 384 91 3 27 4 n/a n/a 0 509
2010 418 104 1 25 6 n/a n/a 0 554
2011 397 81 1 31 6 0 31 0 547
2012 380 78 1 31 6 1 41 0 538
2013 391 67 2 30 4 1 49 0 544
2014 371 74 2 33 1 1 44 0 526
2015 375 62 4 38 2 1 39 0 521
2016 366 70 3 50 1 0 45 0 535
2017 352 73 4 52 1 0 46 0 528
2018 332 59 4 43 1 0 48 0 487
2019 342 53 4 34 2 0 42 0 477
2020 341 40 1 39 2 0 46 0 469
2021 301 43 1 35 1 0 40 0 421
2022 304 54 0 34 0 0 41 0 433
2023 321 44 1 40 0 0 38 0 444

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 Ridgely Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 329 20.0 16.4 n/a
1990 337 19.6 17.1 24
1991 338 18.0 18.7 16.9
1992 366 20.0 18.3 24.6
1993 361 19.0 19.0 24.9
1994 325 19.5 16.7 3.1
1995 393 19.0 20.7 37.2
1996 393 19.0 20.7 37.2
1997 390 19.0 20.5 44.9
1998 397 21.7 18.3 39.8
1999 451 21.7 20.8 51.9
2000 475 25.7 18.5 49.5
2001 456 25.7 17.7 46.3
2002 440 25.7 17.1 45.7
2003 440 25.7 17.1 45.7
2004 427 27.7 15.4 44.7
2005 425 26.0 16.3 43.5
2006 455 28.0 16.3 38.5
2007 475 29.5 16.1 31.6
2008 511 34.0 15.0 40.3
2009 509 34.0 15.0 42.4
2010 554 34.5 16.0 46.2
2011 547 34.5 15.8 46.1
2012 538 34.0 15.8 47.6
2013 544 33.5 16.2 43.9
2014 526 32.0 16.4 40.5
2015 521 32.0 16.2 47
2016 535 34.0 15.7 48
2017 528 34.5 15.3 49.6
2018 487 35.0 13.9 46.8
2019 477 35.0 13.6 43
2020 469 36.0 13.0 43.3
2021 421 35.0 12.0 46.3
2022 433 35.0 12.3 49.4
2023 444 33.0 13.4 55.2

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 Ridgely Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 329 20.0 16.4 n/a
1990 337 19.6 17.1 24
1991 338 18.0 18.7 16.9
1992 366 20.0 18.3 24.6
1993 361 19.0 19.0 24.9
1994 325 19.5 16.7 3.1
1995 393 19.0 20.7 37.2
1996 393 19.0 20.7 37.2
1997 390 19.0 20.5 44.9
1998 397 21.7 18.3 39.8
1999 451 21.7 20.8 51.9
2000 475 25.7 18.5 49.5
2001 456 25.7 17.7 46.3
2002 440 25.7 17.1 45.7
2003 440 25.7 17.1 45.7
2004 427 27.7 15.4 44.7
2005 425 26.0 16.3 43.5
2006 455 28.0 16.3 38.5
2007 475 29.5 16.1 31.6
2008 511 34.0 15.0 40.3
2009 509 34.0 15.0 42.4
2010 554 34.5 16.0 46.2
2011 547 34.5 15.8 46.1
2012 538 34.0 15.8 47.6
2013 544 33.5 16.2 43.9
2014 526 32.0 16.4 40.5
2015 521 32.0 16.2 47
2016 535 34.0 15.7 48
2017 528 34.5 15.3 49.6
2018 487 35.0 13.9 46.8
2019 477 35.0 13.6 43
2020 469 36.0 13.0 43.3
2021 421 35.0 12.0 46.3
2022 433 35.0 12.3 49.4
2023 444 33.0 13.4 55.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgely Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,619 (11.3%) $12,653 (88.7%) $14,272
2020 $1,610 (10.6%) $13,585 (89.4%) $15,195
2021 $2,731 (15.4%) $15,018 (84.6%) $17,749
2022 $2,576 (15.1%) $14,457 (84.9%) $17,033
2023 $2,849 (16.4%) $14,498 (83.6%) $17,348

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgely Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 275th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 431st of 855 Elementary schools
 18.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students477444
 6.9%
African American5344
 17%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic3440
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White342321
 6.1%
Two or More Races4238
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%55.2%
 12.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgely Elementary School

Ridgely Elementary School ranks 480th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Ridgely Elementary School.

Students who attend Ridgely Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lockerman Middle School
High : North Caroline High School

Students at Ridgely Elementary School are 72% White, 10% African American, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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