At a glance
Reported students
101
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland other enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Ridge/Ruxton School: 101 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
3.9:1 reported; state peer median 5.9:1. 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
- 106
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.7:1
What the reported data says about Ridge/Ruxton School
Ridge/Ruxton School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Baltimore. It is one of 177 current school records connected to Baltimore County Public Schools. NCES reports 101 students for 2024–25.
Among 37 combined / other schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 118 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.9:1, below the Maryland median of 5.9:1 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 Black (41.6%) and White (23.8%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ridge/Ruxton School
- 1How do the reported 3.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.8%
- Hispanic12.9%
- Black41.6%
- Asian13.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Baltimore County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maiden Choice School
Other · Grades PK–12
118 reported students
Battle Monument School
Other · Grades PK–12
63 reported students
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Rosedale Center
High · Grades 09–12
108 reported students
Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies
High · Grades 09–12
68 reported students
White Oak School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
60 reported students
Public schools near Ridge/Ruxton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Towson Elementary Elementary · Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 445 | under 0.1 mi |
| Riderwood Elementary Elementary · Baltimore County Public Schools | KG–05 | 423 | 1 mi |
| George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,017 | 1.2 mi |
| Baltimore County Home & Hospital Other · Baltimore County Public Schools | KG–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| William S. Baer School Other · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–12 | 167 | 6.6 mi |
| The Seed School of Maryland Other · SEED School of Maryland | 04–10 | 395 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ridge/Ruxton School
What grades does Ridge/Ruxton School serve?
Ridge/Ruxton School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Baltimore County Public Schools.
How many students attend Ridge/Ruxton School?
Ridge/Ruxton School reported 101 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 37 Maryland combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 106 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ridge/Ruxton School?
The calculated ratio is 3.9:1, based on 101 students and 25.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 5.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ridge/Ruxton School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ridge/Ruxton School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baltimore County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ridge/Ruxton School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.5% 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/Ruxton School in?
Ridge/Ruxton School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools, based in Towson, MD, which operates 177 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ridge/Ruxton School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Towson Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Riderwood Elementary (1 mi), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.