RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY

www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/rves

390 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgeview Elementary is a public school located in Bloomington, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Bloomington Public Schools district (ISD 271). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive elementary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to fostering inclusive classrooms where diverse learners can thrive, reflecting the broader mission of the Bloomington district to prepare students for success in an ever-changing world.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Ridgeview Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to encourage curiosity and personal growth through various programs and initiatives that support student well-being. By utilizing the resources of the Bloomington school district, Ridgeview provides its students with access to modern educational tools and a structured approach to learning, aiming to create a positive foundation for their future academic journeys.

390

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	23
Black	51
Asian	10
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
265 (67.9%)
Black
51 (13.1%)
Two or More
37 (9.5%)
Hispanic
23 (5.9%)
Asian
10 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Bloomington Public Schools
Phone:	(952)806-7100
Website:	http://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/rves
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 42

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 72