Ridge Wood Elementary School

Summary:

Ridge Wood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Northville, Michigan, serving 436 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Northville Public Schools district.

Ridge Wood Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds state and district averages. The school's students excel on state assessments, with 70% or more proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5. Ridge Wood's diverse student population, including a significant Asian student population, also performs exceptionally well, with the school's Asian students ranking among the top 30 elementary schools in Michigan for this subgroup. The school's strong performance extends to various other student subgroups, including female, male, and English Language Learner students, demonstrating the school's ability to support the academic success of all its students.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Northville area, Ridge Wood stands out as a top performer. While the Northville Public Schools district as a whole is highly ranked, with all its elementary schools among the top 100 in Michigan, Ridge Wood consistently ranks among the best within this high-performing district. Nearby schools like Thornton Creek Elementary, Silver Springs Elementary, and Amerman Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Ridge Wood's rankings and test scores often exceed these schools, particularly in certain subject areas and student subgroups. Compared to schools in the neighboring Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district, Ridge Wood's academic achievement is significantly higher.


Detail:

Public K-5

 49775 6 Mile Rd
       Northville, MI  48168-9671


(248) 465-2200

District: Northville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,467 Help


Students who attend Ridge Wood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hillside Middle School
High:    Northville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.2%
Asian:
38.1%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Northville Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (53.2%), Asian (38.1%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridge Wood Elementary School is 18. 3 elementary schools in the Northville Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridge Wood Elementary School is $15,467, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Northville Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridge Wood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridge Wood Elementary School 68th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Ridge Wood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Northville Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northville Public Schools 9th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridge Wood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ridge Wood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.00 56th 1545 96.4%
2007 82.31 143rd 1565 90.9%
2008 81.55 156th 1577 90.1%
2009 82.64 135th 1589 91.5%
2010 79.26 159th 1552 89.8%
2011 84.38 57th 1552 96.3%
2012 81.12 237th 1566 84.9%
2013 87.70 120th 1563 92.3%
2014 84.66 157th 1533 89.8%
2015 85.04 170th 1580 89.2%
2016 90.29 95th 1548 93.9%
2017 86.96 108th 1466 92.6%
2018 82.00 241st 1448 83.4%
2019 88.22 116th 1408 91.8%
2021 94.91 27th 1153 97.7%
2022 87.62 127th 1344 90.6%
2023 92.00 82nd 1470 94.4%
2024 93.15 68th 1486 95.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ridge Wood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.64 14th 180 92.2%
2024 89.47 12th 184 93.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridge Wood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.26 148th 1350 89.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridge Wood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.99 216th 1443 85.0%
2019 85.62 100th 1171 91.5%
2021 88.72 47th 902 94.8%
2022 87.22 93rd 1106 91.6%
2023 91.58 64th 1321 95.2%
2024 88.61 94th 1342 93.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridge Wood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.84 281st 1446 80.6%
2019 85.39 111th 1196 90.7%
2021 95.21 17th 915 98.1%
2022 81.59 160th 1139 86.0%
2023 87.11 114th 1334 91.5%
2024 92.47 58th 1347 95.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ridge Wood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.46 33rd 101 67.3%
2022 49.39 30th 51 41.2%
2023 73.67 19th 84 77.4%
2024 72.09 28th 97 71.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ridge Wood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.27 461st 1253 63.2%
2019 78.20 192nd 1128 83.0%
2021 91.26 43rd 1005 95.7%
2022 81.22 160th 1102 85.5%
2023 81.64 177th 1198 85.2%
2024 82.00 172nd 1204 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, July 6, 2013

Open Quote My daughter has attended grades 1 and 2 here. The teachers and administration are exceptional. The facility is almost new, and excellent.
The neighborhood is very achievement-oriented since most parents are successful professionals, so kids generally get good support at home for school. A large proportion (but nowhere near a majority) of Indian and Chinese ethnic kids make it much more cosmopolitan in a very positive way (I'm white).
The school has been bursting at the seams due to growth, but a recent changing of boundaries will alleviate this.
Couldn't be happier with it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ridge Wood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 408 6 50 2 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 500 13 86 2 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2006 465 12 118 6 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 435 16 117 6 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2008 418 12 147 6 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 397 22 169 12 1 n/a n/a 5 606
2010 407 28 179 14 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2011 407 25 174 19 2 0 13 0 640
2012 445 22 183 22 4 0 23 0 699
2013 425 23 189 37 3 0 25 0 702
2014 369 24 171 31 1 0 25 0 621
2015 328 16 172 24 2 0 19 0 561
2016 325 17 181 20 2 0 19 0 564
2017 334 13 157 20 2 0 14 0 540
2018 319 16 130 24 1 0 14 0 504
2019 319 13 133 19 1 0 11 0 496
2020 278 15 127 16 1 0 10 0 447
2021 244 14 121 16 1 0 9 0 405
2022 246 12 139 17 1 0 13 0 428
2023 232 12 166 12 0 0 14 0 436

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 Wood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 467 20.5 22.8 0
2005 601 34.4 17.5 0
2006 601 37.8 15.9 0
2007 574 33.4 17.2 0.2
2008 584 30.9 18.9 0.2
2009 606 32.5 18.6 0.5
2010 628 33.8 18.5 2.4
2011 640 32.4 19.7 3.4
2012 699 31.1 22.4 2.3
2013 702 39.2 17.9 2.4
2014 621 35.2 17.6 1.8
2015 561 35.0 16.0 1.8
2016 564 31.0 18.1 1.8
2017 540 31.3 17.2 2.8
2018 504 28.7 17.5 4
2019 496 28.6 17.3 5.4
2020 447 26.7 16.7 5.6
2021 405 27.8 14.5 5.2
2022 428 26.4 16.2 5.8
2023 436 24.2 18.0 5.7

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 Wood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 467 20.5 22.8 0
2005 601 34.4 17.5 0
2006 601 37.8 15.9 0
2007 574 33.4 17.2 0.2
2008 584 30.9 18.9 0.2
2009 606 32.5 18.6 0.5
2010 628 33.8 18.5 2.4
2011 640 32.4 19.7 3.4
2012 699 31.1 22.4 2.3
2013 702 39.2 17.9 2.4
2014 621 35.2 17.6 1.8
2015 561 35.0 16.0 1.8
2016 564 31.0 18.1 1.8
2017 540 31.3 17.2 2.8
2018 504 28.7 17.5 4
2019 496 28.6 17.3 5.4
2020 447 26.7 16.7 5.6
2021 405 27.8 14.5 5.2
2022 428 26.4 16.2 5.8
2023 436 24.2 18.0 5.7

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 Ridge Wood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $452 (3.6%) $12,076 (96.4%) $12,528
2020 $450 (3.2%) $13,774 (96.8%) $14,224
2021 $1,052 (6.9%) $14,143 (93.1%) $15,194
2022 $713 (5.0%) $13,634 (95.0%) $14,348
2023 $727 (4.7%) $14,739 (95.3%) $15,467

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridge Wood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 82nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridge Wood Elementary School)76.358.7
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northville Public Schools)70.769.4
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Ridge Wood Elementary School)68.865.1
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Northville Public Schools)73.474.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridge Wood Elementary School)72.867.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northville Public Schools)76.978.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Ridge Wood Elementary School)78.374.7
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Northville Public Schools)77.880
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridge Wood Elementary School)71.671.6
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northville Public Schools)75.677.5
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Ridge Wood Elementary School)46.674.3
 27.7%
   5th Grade Math (Northville Public Schools)64.575.2
 10.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ridge Wood Elementary School)37.944.6
 6.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Northville Public Schools)46.548.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496436
 12.1%
African American1312
 7.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian133166
 24.8%
Hispanic1912
 36.8%
Pacific Islander00
White319232
 27.3%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.4%5.7%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridge Wood Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 436 students attended Ridge Wood Elementary School.

Yes! Ridge Wood Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 68th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

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

Middle : Hillside Middle School
High : Northville High School

Students at Ridge Wood Elementary School are 53% White, 38% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.


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