Ridgeway Elementary School

www.hamiltoncityschools.com

705 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ridgeway Elementary School, located at 267 Wasserman Road in Hamilton, Ohio, is a key component of the Hamilton City School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. The school operates under the mission of the Hamilton City School District, which strives to inspire and empower students to succeed in a diverse and ever-changing world.

As part of the broader Hamilton City school system, Ridgeway benefits from district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and initiatives aimed at fostering both student achievement and character development. The school serves as a central hub for families in the area, offering programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. For parents and community members interested in detailed information—including academic calendars, school policies, and contact information—the district maintains a comprehensive online portal at http://www.hamiltoncityschools.com.

705

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	540
Hispanic	51
Black	48
Asian	3
Two or More	63

White
540 (76.6%)
Two or More
63 (8.9%)
Hispanic
51 (7.2%)
Black
48 (6.8%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Hamilton City
Phone:	(513)868-5640
Website:	http://www.hamiltoncityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 98

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 91