Ridgeview Elementary School serves 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
97%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
592 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Dickenson County School District.
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