At a glance
Reported students
516
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
461
Ridge Road Elementary School: 516 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 490
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Ridge Road Elementary School
Ridge Road Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in North Little Rock. It is one of 14 current school records connected to North Little Rock School District. NCES reports 516 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (44%) and Black (40.1%). English learners represent 32.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ridge Road Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.5%
- Hispanic44%
- Black40.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in North Little Rock School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Crestwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
466 reported students
Amboy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Boone Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
427 reported students
Indian Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
398 reported students
Public schools near Ridge Road Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Elementary School Elementary · North Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 427 | 1.1 mi |
| Crestwood Elementary School Elementary · North Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 466 | 1.3 mi |
| Friendship Aspire Academy North Little Rock Elementary Elementary · Charter · Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas | KG–03 | 62 | 1.5 mi |
| Amboy Elementary School Elementary · North Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 456 | 1.9 mi |
| Indian Hills Elementary School Elementary · North Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 398 | 2.1 mi |
| Boone Park Elementary School Elementary · North Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 428 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Road Elementary School
What grades does Ridge Road Elementary School serve?
Ridge Road Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Little Rock School District.
How many students attend Ridge Road Elementary School?
Ridge Road Elementary School reported 516 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 490 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ridge Road Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 516 students and 29.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ridge Road Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ridge Road Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Little Rock School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ridge Road Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ridge Road Elementary School in?
Ridge Road Elementary School is part of North Little Rock School District, based in North Little Rock, AR, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ridge Road Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakewood Elementary School (1.1 mi), Crestwood Elementary School (1.3 mi), Friendship Aspire Academy North Little Rock Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.