At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
213
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
54%+0.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Ridge Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Ridge, Maryland. The school enrolls 213 students. It is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
213 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictSt. Mary's County Public Schools
County24037
CityRidge
ZIP20680
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240060001236
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment213
White65.3%
Hispanic / Latino6.0%
Black / African American12.0%
Two or More Races16.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
65.3%
Hispanic
6.0%
Black
12.0%
Two+
16.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.