Lake Ridge Elementary

11970 Hedges Run Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22192

lakeridgees.pwcs.edu/

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Ridge Elementary School, located in the Hedges Run community of Woodbridge, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Lake Ridge neighborhood within the Prince William County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Lake Ridge Elementary is highly valued for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The staff and administration prioritize strong partnerships with parents and local families to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing space for children. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and social-emotional growth, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential within a structured and encouraging setting.

671

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	157
Black	169
Asian	65
Two or More	65
American Indian	1

White
214 (31.9%)
Black
169 (25.2%)
Hispanic
157 (23.4%)
Asian
65 (9.7%)
Two or More
65 (9.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)494-9153
Website:	http://lakeridgees.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
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 60

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	320	47.7%
Male	351	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)