West Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

West Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Park Ridge, New Jersey, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 340 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Park Ridge School District, which is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

West Ridge Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students score well above state and district averages on the NJSLA assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with over 80% proficiency in these subjects. West Ridge also stands out for its strong performance across different student subgroups, including male and special education students. Additionally, the school maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, though this has seen a recent increase that is worth monitoring.

Compared to nearby schools, West Ridge Elementary outperforms East Brook Elementary, also in the Park Ridge School District. However, some other nearby schools, such as Edith A. Bogert Elementary and Wandell School, have even higher academic performance, suggesting that West Ridge may have room for improvement to reach the top-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 18 South First Street
       Park Ridge, NJ  07656


(201) 573-6000

District: Park Ridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,688 Help


Students who attend West Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Park Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Asian:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.07. (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 (75.2%), Hispanic (11.2%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Ridge Elementary School is $11,688.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Ridge Elementary School 148th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See West Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Park Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Ridge School District 98th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.72 50th 1204 95.8%
2004 76.95 272nd 1298 79.0%
2005 82.05 117th 1303 91.0%
2006 75.34 333rd 1314 74.7%
2007 77.45 220th 1329 83.4%
2008 76.11 300th 1338 77.6%
2009 68.83 497th 1346 63.1%
2010 76.36 307th 1354 77.3%
2011 75.25 346th 1360 74.6%
2012 74.28 390th 1363 71.4%
2013 76.47 325th 1367 76.2%
2014 75.00 364th 1363 73.3%
2015 85.96 177th 1357 87.0%
2016 91.93 65th 1346 95.2%
2017 90.95 74th 1352 94.5%
2018 91.19 69th 1353 94.9%
2019 89.21 102nd 1360 92.5%
2021 87.45 141st 1317 89.3%
2022 88.99 139th 1345 89.7%
2023 92.40 80th 1342 94.0%
2024 88.07 148th 1338 88.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.78 36th 868 95.9%
2023 99.92 2nd 958 99.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.57 48th 1333 96.4%
2019 88.79 80th 1331 94.0%
2021 82.32 176th 1290 86.4%
2022 84.79 188th 1326 85.8%
2023 83.10 207th 1318 84.3%
2024 87.68 144th 1317 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at West Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.55 99th 1334 92.6%
2019 87.00 123rd 1335 90.8%
2021 87.02 146th 1297 88.7%
2022 88.87 133rd 1324 90.0%
2023 95.21 24th 1315 98.2%
2024 82.89 219th 1313 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at West Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.19 51st 1022 95.0%
2019 83.35 106th 1023 89.6%
2021 79.97 132nd 964 86.3%
2022 80.76 151st 976 84.5%
2023 86.35 89th 975 90.9%
2024 78.80 161st 963 83.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 258 1 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1989 248 1 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 261 1 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 286 2 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1992 302 1 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 317 1 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 282 0 21 15 5 n/a n/a 0 323
1995 299 0 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 299 0 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 322 2 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 348 2 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 337 3 19 4 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 329 2 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 341 3 26 10 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 341 3 26 10 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 340 2 14 17 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 341 2 14 19 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 351 2 27 15 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 331 5 27 32 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2008 331 6 30 46 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 308 4 27 41 0 0 4 0 384
2010 300 2 21 43 0 0 2 0 368
2011 280 3 21 43 0 0 0 0 347
2012 309 3 21 43 0 0 0 0 376
2013 281 2 20 40 0 1 2 0 346
2014 271 1 25 38 0 1 2 0 338
2015 261 1 32 38 0 2 4 0 338
2016 261 1 27 41 0 2 3 0 335
2017 272 0 23 48 0 3 6 0 352
2018 277 0 28 41 0 2 8 0 356
2019 272 0 35 33 0 2 8 0 350
2020 256 0 33 38 0 1 12 0 340
2021 261 0 31 40 0 1 14 0 347
2022 267 0 23 34 0 0 13 0 337
2023 256 1 24 41 0 0 18 0 340
2024 255 2 25 38 0 0 19 0 339

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 West Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 278 15.0 18.5 n/a
1989 273 16.0 17.0 n/a
1990 289 15.0 19.2 0.3
1991 310 15.0 20.6 1
1992 316 15.0 21.0 0.9
1993 330 15.9 20.8 0.6
1994 323 18.0 17.9 0.3
1995 319 18.1 17.6 0.3
1996 319 18.1 17.6 0.3
1998 344 17.6 19.5 0.9
1999 363 18.1 20.1 0.3
2000 363 19.3 18.8 0.3
2001 356 19.6 18.2 0.3
2002 380 19.5 19.5 1.6
2003 380 19.5 19.5 1.6
2004 373 20.7 18.0 1.1
2005 376 20.3 18.5 n/a
2006 395 23.6 16.7 1.8
2007 395 23.0 17.2 2.8
2008 413 20.0 20.7 1
2009 384 37.0 8.3 2.3
2010 368 26.0 14.1 3
2011 347 26.0 13.3 2.6
2012 376 30.4 12.3 1.9
2013 346 29.0 11.9 5.8
2014 338 27.0 12.5 5.6
2015 338 29.0 11.6 4.4
2016 335 25.0 13.4 4.8
2017 352 23.0 15.3 4
2018 356 25.0 14.2 3.1
2019 350 24.0 14.5 2.6
2020 340 26.5 12.8 1.8
2021 347 27.5 12.6 1.2
2022 337 26.5 12.7 0.9
2023 340 27.5 12.3 1.2
2024 339 26.5 12.7 2.4

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 West Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 278 15.0 18.5 n/a
1989 273 16.0 17.0 n/a
1990 289 15.0 19.2 0.3
1991 310 15.0 20.6 1
1992 316 15.0 21.0 0.9
1993 330 15.9 20.8 0.6
1994 323 18.0 17.9 0.3
1995 319 18.1 17.6 0.3
1996 319 18.1 17.6 0.3
1998 344 17.6 19.5 0.9
1999 363 18.1 20.1 0.3
2000 363 19.3 18.8 0.3
2001 356 19.6 18.2 0.3
2002 380 19.5 19.5 1.6
2003 380 19.5 19.5 1.6
2004 373 20.7 18.0 1.1
2005 376 20.3 18.5 n/a
2006 395 23.6 16.7 1.8
2007 395 23.0 17.2 2.8
2008 413 20.0 20.7 1
2009 384 37.0 8.3 2.3
2010 368 26.0 14.1 3
2011 347 26.0 13.3 2.6
2012 376 30.4 12.3 1.9
2013 346 29.0 11.9 5.8
2014 338 27.0 12.5 5.6
2015 338 29.0 11.6 4.4
2016 335 25.0 13.4 4.8
2017 352 23.0 15.3 4
2018 356 25.0 14.2 3.1
2019 350 24.0 14.5 2.6
2020 340 26.5 12.8 1.8
2021 347 27.5 12.6 1.2
2022 337 26.5 12.7 0.9
2023 340 27.5 12.3 1.2
2024 339 26.5 12.7 2.4

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 West Ridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $29 (0.2%) $11,659 (99.8%) $11,688

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Ridge 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 102nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 80th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Elementary School)88.980.3
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge School District)81.772.7
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Ridge Elementary School)83.382.2
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge School District)74.675
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Elementary School)90.578
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge School District)81.778.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Ridge Elementary School)71.478.1
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge School District)74.777.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Elementary School)80.579.3
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge School District)83.167.3
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Ridge Elementary School)70.865.5
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge School District)79.167.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Ridge Elementary School)85.191.4
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge School District)83.582
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Ridge Elementary School)61.760.5
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge School District)64.764.3
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350340
 2.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian3524
 31.4%
Hispanic3341
 24.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White272256
 5.9%
Two or More Races818
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.6%1.2%
 1.4%


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

High : Park Ridge High School

Students at West Ridge Elementary School are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

West Ridge Elementary School ranks 148th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended West Ridge Elementary School.


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