Ridge Elementary School

325 WEST RIDGEWOOD AVE
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

ridge.rpsnj.us

448 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ridge Elementary School, located at 325 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public primary school serving students in grades K-5. Situated in the heart of a community known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, the school is part of the Ridgewood Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that prioritizes both rigorous intellectual development and the social-emotional well-being of its students.

The school is characterized by a dedicated faculty, a robust parent-teacher association, and a curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment opportunities in the arts and sciences. Beyond its classroom achievements, Ridge Elementary is noted for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood engagement. With its historic charm and commitment to preparing students for future success, the school remains a cornerstone of the Ridgewood educational experience.

448

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	47
Black	4
Asian	48
Two or More	50

White
299 (66.7%)
Two or More
50 (11.2%)
Asian
48 (10.7%)
Hispanic
47 (10.5%)
Black
4 (0.9%)

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:	Ridgewood Public School District
Phone:	(201)670-2740
Website:	http://ridge.rpsnj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 64

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 94