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Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school located in Richmond, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 466. The school is part of the Henrico County Public Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridge Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 44.93% of 3rd graders, 37.5% of 4th graders, and 33.33% of 5th graders were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 65.93%, 66.24%, and 66.47% for Henrico County, respectively. The school's diverse student population includes a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 88.2% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Ridge Elementary's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner (ELL) students.

The nearby schools in the Henrico County Public Schools district, such as R.C. Longan Elementary, Charles M. Johnson Elementary, and Tuckahoe Elementary, generally perform significantly better than Ridge Elementary on academic measures. For instance, Tuckahoe Elementary, located just 1.51 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 5% of Virginia elementary schools and outperforms Ridge Elementary by a wide margin on SOL tests. Despite the school's low academic performance, Ridge Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting that the school may require substantial interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8910 Three Chopt Rd
       Richmond, VA  23229

(804) 673-3745

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1071st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,054 Help


Students who attend Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tuckahoe Middle
High:    Douglas S. Freeman High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

White:
29.3%
Hispanic:
29.1%
African American:
27.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 96.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 41st among 45 ranked elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.79. (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 Student population at Ridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (29.3%), Hispanic (29.1%), African American (27.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridge Elementary is 15.6. 28 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridge Elementary is $10,054, which is the 15th highest among 45 elementary schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridge Elementary 1071st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Henrico County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henrico County Public Schools 88th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.21 131st 1062 87.7%
2006 71.86 242nd 1071 77.4%
2007 71.00 252nd 1083 76.7%
2008 69.83 275th 1081 74.6%
2009 78.47 125th 1082 88.4%
2010 57.65 495th 1113 55.5%
2011 63.51 391st 1117 65.0%
2012 42.96 739th 1117 33.8%
2013 48.32 622nd 1120 44.5%
2014 43.29 702nd 1110 36.8%
2015 31.74 853rd 1100 22.5%
2016 17.38 994th 1096 9.3%
2017 18.69 987th 1099 10.2%
2018 15.14 1004th 1097 8.5%
2019 33.24 836th 1105 24.3%
2021 3.55 1080th 1103 2.1%
2022 16.77 970th 1109 12.5%
2023 6.55 1063rd 1114 4.6%
2024 5.79 1071st 1114 3.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.66 300th 300 0.0%
2024 14.85 294th 306 3.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.77 1005th 1036 3.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.72 1063rd 1100 3.4%
2024 7.45 1042nd 1098 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.25 1013th 1093 7.3%
2024 5.64 1072nd 1101 2.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.82 530th 579 8.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.49 562nd 564 0.4%
2024 8.02 558th 580 3.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.48 775th 984 21.2%
2024 15.43 901st 979 8.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 1, 2016

Open Quote I have had three children go through Ridge, two are still there, and all three have loved the school. I am a room parent, and I agree with my kids. The school is filled with teachers and assistants. It is a title 1 school, which means that kids get extra attention with all of their school work. The children are diverse to say the least, giving my kids a multi cultural learning experience. I have no complaints, I am looking to move and hope that I can stay in the district. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Open Quote i like this school , teachers pay attention for every thing belongs to childern , they do their best for students Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 25, 2015

Open Quote Wonderful school! The teachers are fantastic! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ridge Elementary

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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 455 455
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 407 407
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 435 435
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 447 447
1993 273 114 29 6 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 260 107 31 5 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1995 229 81 21 13 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 229 81 21 13 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 231 63 22 17 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1998 229 68 18 20 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1999 223 63 23 26 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2000 242 54 16 17 1 n/a n/a -4 326
2001 246 69 22 19 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2002 302 56 31 31 3 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 302 56 31 31 3 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 287 72 22 37 3 n/a n/a 16 437
2005 269 78 20 41 3 n/a n/a 29 440
2006 244 80 25 55 2 n/a n/a 56 462
2007 227 72 28 81 2 n/a n/a 49 459
2008 240 79 20 94 2 n/a n/a 39 474
2009 227 93 18 98 3 n/a n/a 51 490
2010 229 100 20 98 2 n/a n/a 48 497
2011 211 106 30 114 0 0 25 0 486
2012 209 91 64 135 0 0 25 0 524
2013 210 92 79 122 1 0 27 0 531
2014 176 84 75 145 1 0 26 0 507
2015 182 93 68 150 2 0 20 0 515
2016 198 116 73 152 2 0 17 0 558
2017 173 131 69 166 2 0 18 0 559
2018 176 134 76 153 2 1 16 0 558
2019 157 129 67 153 1 0 19 0 526
2020 163 105 65 153 0 0 19 0 505
2021 144 106 65 141 0 0 16 0 472
2022 142 108 43 144 0 1 14 0 452
2023 146 116 43 148 0 1 12 0 466
2024 142 133 50 141 0 1 18 0 485

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 455 23.9 19.0 n/a
1990 407 23.6 17.2 n/a
1991 435 23.2 18.7 n/a
1992 447 23.6 18.9 n/a
1993 422 22.1 19.1 n/a
1994 403 21.1 n/a 35
1995 344 n/a 0.0 28.5
1996 344 n/a 0.0 28.5
1997 333 n/a 0.0 23.7
1998 336 n/a 0.0 24.7
1999 337 21.0 16.0 36.8
2000 326 n/a 0.0 33.3
2001 357 24.0 14.9 35.6
2002 423 31.0 13.6 35.7
2003 423 31.0 13.6 35.7
2004 437 31.0 14.1 37.5
2005 440 29.0 15.2 38.2
2006 462 32.0 14.4 45.6
2007 459 34.3 13.4 46.1
2008 474 31.0 15.3 38.6
2009 490 31.0 15.8 50.1
2010 497 32.0 15.5 61.7
2011 486 31.0 15.6 64.4
2012 524 24.2 21.6 73.5
2013 531 19.0 27.9 72.7
2014 507 19.3 26.2 68.6
2015 515 28.0 18.3 70.7
2016 558 28.0 19.9 72.6
2017 559 30.5 18.3 76.4
2018 558 32.5 17.1 78.1
2019 526 30.0 17.5 92.2
2020 505 29.5 17.1 83.2
2021 472 29.4 16.0 n/a
2022 452 26.0 17.3 92.9
2023 466 30.5 15.2 88.2
2024 485 31.0 15.6 90.1

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 455 23.9 19.0 n/a
1990 407 23.6 17.2 n/a
1991 435 23.2 18.7 n/a
1992 447 23.6 18.9 n/a
1993 422 22.1 19.1 n/a
1994 403 21.1 n/a 35
1995 344 n/a 0.0 28.5
1996 344 n/a 0.0 28.5
1997 333 n/a 0.0 23.7
1998 336 n/a 0.0 24.7
1999 337 21.0 16.0 36.8
2000 326 n/a 0.0 33.3
2001 357 24.0 14.9 35.6
2002 423 31.0 13.6 35.7
2003 423 31.0 13.6 35.7
2004 437 31.0 14.1 37.5
2005 440 29.0 15.2 38.2
2006 462 32.0 14.4 45.6
2007 459 34.3 13.4 46.1
2008 474 31.0 15.3 38.6
2009 490 31.0 15.8 50.1
2010 497 32.0 15.5 61.7
2011 486 31.0 15.6 64.4
2012 524 24.2 21.6 73.5
2013 531 19.0 27.9 72.7
2014 507 19.3 26.2 68.6
2015 515 28.0 18.3 70.7
2016 558 28.0 19.9 72.6
2017 559 30.5 18.3 76.4
2018 558 32.5 17.1 78.1
2019 526 30.0 17.5 92.2
2020 505 29.5 17.1 83.2
2021 472 29.4 16.0 n/a
2022 452 26.0 17.3 92.9
2023 466 30.5 15.2 88.2
2024 485 31.0 15.6 90.1

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $544 (7.0%) $7,203 (93.0%) $7,747
2020 $686 (7.6%) $8,377 (92.4%) $9,063
2021 $1,366 (13.6%) $8,688 (86.4%) $10,054

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridge Elementary

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 836th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1063rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridge Elementary)8047.2
 32.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8164.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Ridge Elementary)5743.7
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7064.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridge Elementary)7140
 31%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8167.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Ridge Elementary)6351.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7473
 1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ridge Elementary)7435.1
 38.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)8466.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Ridge Elementary)8139
 42%
   5th Grade Science (Henrico County Public Schools)8268
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Ridge Elementary)8039.7
 40.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)8069.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students526466
 11.4%
African American129116
 10.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6743
 35.8%
Hispanic153148
 3.3%
Pacific Islander01
White157146
 7%
Two or More Races1912
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%88.2%
 4%

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Students who attend Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tuckahoe Middle
High : Douglas S. Freeman High

Ridge Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Ridge Elementary are 29% White, 29% Hispanic, 27% African American, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 485 students attended Ridge Elementary.


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