Ridgewood Elementary

3601 South Bend Dr
Winterville, NC 28590

www.pitt.k12.nc.us

700 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgewood Elementary School is a public school located in Winterville, North Carolina, and is part of the Pitt County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, alongside efforts to promote social-emotional learning.

As a community-focused institution, Ridgewood Elementary works to maintain active partnerships with families and the surrounding Winterville area to enhance the educational experience. By utilizing the resources provided by the Pitt County Schools system, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions by building both academic competence and essential study skills. Further information regarding school policies, calendar events, and district-wide resources can be found on the official Pitt County Schools website.

700

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	64
Black	300
Asian	30
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
300 (42.9%)
White
252 (36.0%)
Hispanic
64 (9.1%)
Two or More
50 (7.1%)
Asian
30 (4.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Pitt County Schools
Phone:	(252)355-7879
Website:	http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	697
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 107

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridgewood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	133

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridgewood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	323	46.1%
Male	377	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)