Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 676 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
676 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ridge Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 676 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
