QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL

www.scarsdaleschools.org

491 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Quaker Ridge School is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the affluent Scarsdale Union Free School District in Westchester County, New York. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum. It operates within a district that consistently ranks among the top-performing school systems in the state, emphasizing a holistic approach to education that balances high intellectual expectations with the social and emotional development of its students.

Beyond its academic reputation, Quaker Ridge is characterized by its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school prides itself on a supportive environment where faculty and families collaborate to enrich the student experience through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. Its location in Scarsdale allows it to benefit from significant community resources and a culture that deeply values public education, making it a cornerstone of the neighborhood and a sought-after institution for families in the region.

491

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	37
Black	3
Asian	112
Two or More	38

White
301 (61.3%)
Asian
112 (22.8%)
Two or More
38 (7.7%)
Hispanic
37 (7.5%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

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:	SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)721-2780
Website:	http://www.scarsdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 77

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 76