Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 713 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Ridgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
713 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ridgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgewood Elementary School part of?
It is one of my Favorite schools ever. I've had good and bad times here but I love this school my favorite teachers are Mrs. Whitty, Mrs. Brown. Mrs Pretlow, and Ms. Vaughn
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ladarius Gorham
53/16/2017
BEST SCHOOL EVER! With the best teachers ever ms vaughn,Mrs Worsley ,Mrs pretlow, Mrs zell , and Mrs Whitty,and last but not least Mrs Brown
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jalen Waller
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 713 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
