Summary:
Park Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Stafford, Virginia, serving 865 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Park Ridge Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White (33.18%), African American (30.87%), and Hispanic (19.19%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Stafford County and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, Park Ridge Elementary's proficiency rate was 64.07%, compared to 68.04% for Stafford County and 70.11% for Virginia. The school's statewide ranking among Virginia elementary schools has also declined over the years, from 498 (out of 1,100) in 2014-2015 to 744 (out of 1,114) in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools.
When compared to nearby schools within the Stafford County Public Schools district, Park Ridge Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower SOL proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Schools like Winding Creek Elementary and Margaret Brent Elementary consistently outperform Park Ridge Elementary, suggesting that factors such as student demographics, resource allocation, and instructional practices may contribute to the differences in academic outcomes. Additionally, Park Ridge Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for Asian students and students with disabilities, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address these achievement gaps.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Stafford County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
744th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,589
Students who attend Park Ridge Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6
Number of students: 879
Racial breakdown:
White:
34.5%
African American:
29.9%
Hispanic:
19.0%
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Two or more races:
10.5%
Asian:
5.8%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.1%
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