Ridgefield School District
4,484 Students
9 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3,503 |
| Hispanic | 429 |
| Black | 33 |
| Asian | 287 |
| Two or More | 216 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White3,503 (78.2%)
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Hispanic429 (9.6%)
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Asian287 (6.4%)
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Two or More216 (4.8%)
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Black33 (0.7%)
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American Indian9 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 6 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
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 |
Schools in Ridgefield School District
Found 9 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
340 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
489 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
311 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
322 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,411 Students
High School 9th - 12th
318 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
548 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th