Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Ridgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
56%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgewood Elementary School is ranked #2786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
431 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ridgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Ridgewood Elementary School part of?
Ridgewood Elementary School is part of Port Neches-Groves Independent School District.
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