209 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Ridge Elementary School, located at 49430 Airedale Rd in Ridge, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local St. Mary’s County community. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for young students in their formative years. The school functions as a community hub, striving to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school by maintaining a structured curriculum integrated with the broader standards of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system.

The school is noted for its rural setting in the historic village of Ridge, which often allows for a close-knit atmosphere among students, staff, and parents. By focusing on essential subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Ridge Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both curiosity and personal responsibility. With a dedicated focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school remains a key component of the local infrastructure, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of learners in Southern Maryland.
209
Total Students
15.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White147
Hispanic8
Black16
Asian1
Two or More36
American Indian1
  • White
    147 (70.3%)
  • Two or More
    36 (17.2%)
  • Black
    16 (7.7%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools
Phone: (301)872-0200
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 99
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridge Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten26
Grade 136
Grade 234
Grade 326
Grade 428
Grade 539
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridge Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10851.7%
Male10148.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)