Ridgway Area SD

Located at 62 School Dr in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, the Ridgway Area School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving the local community within a remote town setting in the greater St. Marys region. As an independent, non-charter district, it oversees three operational schools that deliver a continuous educational pathway spanning from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to guide students seamlessly from early childhood education through high school graduation, the district provides a supportive environment tailored to its geographic location in Elk County. Community members, parents, and researchers can connect with the district office directly at (814) 773-3146 or access district resources online at www.rasd.us.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the Ridgway Area School District serves a total student body of 781 enrolled learners, comprising 413 male students and 368 female students. Enrollment is consistently distributed across all grade levels, ranging from 55 kindergarteners to 56 students in the graduating 12th-grade class. To support learning and daily school operations, the district employs a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 217.48 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes about 123.12 FTE classroom teachers, 19 FTE instructional aides, and 75.36 FTE support staff, reflecting a well-resourced instructional and operational environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its student population.