Ridgeway Elementary

551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgeway Elementary School, located at 1440 Evergreen Road in Severn, Maryland, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, core curriculum mastery, and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Ridgeway Elementary functions as a key hub for the local Severn community. The school environment typically prioritizes parent and guardian involvement, encouraging collaboration between home and classroom to enhance student achievement. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character development, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

551

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	90
Black	126
Asian	41
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
240 (43.6%)
Black
126 (22.9%)
Hispanic
90 (16.3%)
Two or More
52 (9.4%)
Asian
41 (7.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-6524
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 19

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridgeway Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridgeway Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	44.8%
Male	304	55.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)