RIDGEWAY SCHOOL

(914)422-2081

www.whiteplainspublicschools.org

597 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgeway Elementary School, located at 225 Ridgeway in White Plains, New York, is a key component of the White Plains City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning processes.

As part of the broader White Plains Public Schools system, Ridgeway operates with a commitment to high standards and equitable opportunities for its diverse student body. The school leverages the district’s resources to implement a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects, the arts, and character development initiatives. For parents, faculty, and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district-wide policies, and information on how to support student success within the White Plains educational community.

597

Total Students

54.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGEWAY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	255
Black	67
Asian	28
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Hispanic
255 (42.7%)
White
215 (36.0%)
Black
67 (11.2%)
Two or More
31 (5.2%)
Asian
28 (4.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)422-2081
Website:	http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 98

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 96

Ungraded 5