RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY

ridgewoodparkes.ocps.net/

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgewood Park Elementary, located at 3401 Pioneer Rd in Orlando, Florida, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and utilizing the resources provided by the OCPS district, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Ridgewood Park Elementary serves as a hub for community engagement and student enrichment. The school’s official website serves as a primary point of contact for families, offering information on school policies, academic calendars, and opportunities for parental involvement. Through collaborative efforts between educators, staff, and families, Ridgewood Park strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the Orlando community.

484

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	141
Black	325
Asian	3
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
325 (67.1%)
Hispanic
141 (29.1%)
White
10 (2.1%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)296-6510
Website:	http://ridgewoodparkes.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	49.4%
Male	245	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)