At a glance
Reported students
684
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
951
Ridge Elementary School: 684 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
10:1 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
- 751
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Ridge Elementary School
Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Ridge. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Longwood Central School District. NCES reports 684 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below 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 (56.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ridge Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.18 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 1 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
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White56.3%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black13.9%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.9%
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
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.
Other schools in Longwood Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Middle Island School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
697 reported students
C E Walters School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
795 reported students
Coram Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
951 reported students
Longwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
1,304 reported students
Longwood Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,363 reported students
Longwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,993 reported students
Public schools near Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Avenue School Elementary · Shoreham-Wading River Central School District | KG–02 | 408 | 3.1 mi |
| Frank J Carasiti Elementary School Elementary · Rocky Point Union Free School District | KG–02 | 531 | 3.1 mi |
| Joseph a Edgar Intermediate School Elementary · Rocky Point Union Free School District | 03–05 | 542 | 3.3 mi |
| Wading River School Elementary · Shoreham-Wading River Central School District | 03–05 | 438 | 4 mi |
| West Middle Island School Elementary · Longwood Central School District | KG–04 | 697 | 4.3 mi |
| C E Walters School Elementary · Longwood Central School District | KG–04 | 795 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Ridge Elementary School serve?
Ridge Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Longwood Central School District.
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School reported 684 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 751 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ridge Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 684 students and 68.18 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 Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ridge Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Longwood Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ridge Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.5% 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 Elementary School in?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Longwood Central School District, based in Middle Island, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ridge Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Miller Avenue School (3.1 mi), Frank J Carasiti Elementary School (3.1 mi), Joseph a Edgar Intermediate School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.