Ridgefield School District

District Overview
Located at 90 East Ridge Road in Ridgefield, Connecticut, the Ridgefield School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a suburban fringe-town community within the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metropolitan region. Encompassing nine operational schools, the district offers a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently educating 4,484 students across its primary, middle, and secondary grade levels, Ridgefield provides an engaging and well-structured learning environment tailored to meet the developmental needs of children from early childhood through high school graduation.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust and highly dedicated workforce consisting of approximately 1,651 full-time equivalent staff members. This professional team includes nearly 769 full-time equivalent teachers, over 100 instructional aides, and approximately 778 support personnel, ensuring that classrooms benefit from low student-to-staff ratios and comprehensive academic, behavioral, and administrative support. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about district initiatives and school communities, Ridgefield School District provides detailed resources and updates through its central office and official website at www.ridgefield.org.
9
Total Schools
4,484
Total Students
769.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgefield School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,503
Hispanic429
Black33
Asian287
Two or More216
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    3,503 (78.2%)
  • Hispanic
    429 (9.6%)
  • Asian
    287 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    216 (4.8%)
  • Black
    33 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Ridgefield School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:4,484*
Teachers (FTE):769.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8