Dutch Ridge El Sch

640 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Dutch Ridge Elementary School, located in Beaver, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Beaver Area School District. Serving students in the early grade levels, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels while fostering a community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Beaver County area.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered learning and its dedicated faculty. Beyond the standard academic requirements, Dutch Ridge Elementary frequently emphasizes extracurricular engagement and the integration of technology in the classroom to enhance the learning experience. By maintaining strong communication between educators, parents, and the broader Beaver Area community, the school strives to create a supportive and inclusive setting that encourages both personal growth and academic success for its student body.

640

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dutch Ridge El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	587
Hispanic	19
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
587 (91.7%)
Hispanic
19 (3.0%)
Two or More
17 (2.7%)
Black
12 (1.9%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beaver Area SD
Phone:	(724)774-1017
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 154

Grade 6 165