RIDGE MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.romecsd.org

388 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ridge Mills Elementary School is a public school located in Rome, New York, and serves as part of the Rome City School District. Situated in a suburban environment, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with New York State standards while fostering a supportive learning atmosphere intended to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

Like many schools within the Rome City School District, Ridge Mills prioritizes a collaborative educational approach that encourages parental involvement and strong home-school communication. The school’s digital presence through the district’s website serves as a resource for families to access academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, Ridge Mills Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students can build the necessary skills for long-term academic success.

388

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGE MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	29
Black	14
Asian	9
Two or More	16

White
320 (82.5%)
Hispanic
29 (7.5%)
Two or More
16 (4.1%)
Black
14 (3.6%)
Asian
9 (2.3%)

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:	ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)334-1281
Website:	http://www.romecsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 53

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 51

Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIDGE MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	51
Ungraded	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIDGE MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	44.1%
Male	217	55.9%

Elementary School 3rd - 5th