Ridge-Brook Elementary School

ridgebrook.parmacityschools.org/

341 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ridge-Brook Elementary School, located in Parma, Ohio, is a public school within the Parma City School District. It serves students from kindergarten through fourth grade, focusing on foundational academic development and fostering a supportive community environment. The school is known for its commitment to student growth, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while promoting social-emotional learning to ensure children feel safe and encouraged throughout their early educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ridge-Brook places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement. The school frequently collaborates with families to enhance the student experience and offers various resources to support diverse learning needs. By maintaining a student-centered approach and encouraging active participation from both staff and the local community, Ridge-Brook strives to create a well-rounded educational foundation that prepares its students for success in their future schooling years.

341

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge-Brook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	41
Black	51
Asian	15
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

White
197 (57.8%)
Black
51 (15.0%)
Hispanic
41 (12.0%)
Two or More
36 (10.6%)
Asian
15 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Parma City
Phone:	(440)885-2350
Website:	http://ridgebrook.parmacityschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
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

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 53