Ridge Road School in Horseheads, NY

At a glance

Reported students

369

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.31

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

39th percentile

Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

486.5

Ridge Road School: 369 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

13.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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: 322
Teachers (FTE): 29
Student–teacher ratio: 11.1:1

What the reported data says about Ridge Road School

Ridge Road School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Horseheads. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Horseheads Central School District. NCES reports 369 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 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 White (87.3%) and multiracial (6.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Ridge Road School

1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.31 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?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 17.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 32%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White87.3%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.5%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.5%

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

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Big Flats School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

372 reported students

Gardner Road Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

444 reported students

Horseheads Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

529 reported students

Horseheads Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

564 reported students

Horseheads Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,119 reported students

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Public schools near Ridge Road 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
Gardner Road Elementary School Elementary · Horseheads Central School District	PK–04	444	1.8 mi
Cohen Elementary School Elementary · Elmira Heights Central School District	PK–05	443	4.8 mi
Fassett Elementary School Elementary · Elmira City School District	PK–02	295	5.4 mi
Diven School Elementary · Elmira City School District	PK–02	325	5.7 mi
Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School Elementary · Charter · Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School	KG–06	411	6.5 mi
Thomas K Beecher School Elementary · Elmira City School District	03–06	338	6.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Ridge Road School

What grades does Ridge Road School serve?

Ridge Road School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Horseheads Central School District.

How many students attend Ridge Road School?

Ridge Road School reported 369 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 322 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Ridge Road School?

The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 369 students and 27.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Ridge Road School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Ridge Road School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Horseheads Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Ridge Road School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

32% 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 School in?

Ridge Road School is part of Horseheads Central School District, based in Horseheads, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Ridge Road School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gardner Road Elementary School (1.8 mi), Cohen Elementary School (4.8 mi), Fassett Elementary School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.