Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Elementary School is ranked #823 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellflower Elementary School, Fairfax Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
681 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ridge Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Mentor Exempted Village School District.
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