Park Ridge Elementary

2000 Parkway Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554

908 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Park Ridge Elementary School, located in Stafford, Virginia, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Stafford County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a commitment to comprehensive education, Park Ridge integrates core curriculum standards with character development, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on parent-teacher collaboration and active community involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. By providing a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities, Park Ridge Elementary strives to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Situated conveniently on Parkway Boulevard, the school functions as a local hub for families in the Stafford area, maintaining a strong emphasis on providing a safe, engaging, and modern educational experience for all children.

908

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	169
Black	277
Asian	61
Two or More	98
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
298 (32.8%)
Black
277 (30.5%)
Hispanic
169 (18.6%)
Two or More
98 (10.8%)
Asian
61 (6.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)658-6320
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	908
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 147

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 154

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 154

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Park Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	147
Grade 1	148
Grade 2	154
Grade 3	146
Grade 4	159
Grade 5	154

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Park Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	422	46.5%
Male	486	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)