WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sweethomeschools.org

427 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willow Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Amherst, New York, serving as part of the Sweet Home Central School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students in the primary grades. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a community where students feel encouraged to explore their interests while building a solid educational foundation.

Beyond its core curriculum, Willow Ridge is known for its commitment to the "Sweet Home" school community values, which prioritize student well-being and social-emotional growth. The school integrates technology and modern teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often supported by active parent and community involvement. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Willow Ridge strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

427

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	42
Black	88
Asian	51
Two or More	38

White
208 (48.7%)
Black
88 (20.6%)
Asian
51 (11.9%)
Hispanic
42 (9.8%)
Two or More
38 (8.9%)

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:	SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)250-1575
Website:	http://www.sweethomeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 35

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 62