Ridgeview Elementary School

www.spartaschools.org

555 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Ridgeview Elementary School is located in Sparta, Michigan, and operates as part of the Sparta Area Schools district. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It emphasizes core academic development while encouraging personal growth, collaboration, and community involvement among its young student body.

As part of the broader Sparta school system, Ridgeview benefits from a district-wide commitment to preparing students for future success. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation through a combination of rigorous curriculum, dedicated teaching staff, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Parents and community members can find comprehensive information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources on the district's official website at http://www.spartaschools.org.

555

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	81
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
443 (79.8%)
Hispanic
81 (14.6%)
Two or More
23 (4.1%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Sparta Area Schools
Phone:	(616)887-8218
Website:	http://www.spartaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Kindergarten 197

Grade 1 187

Grade 2 171