Ridge Road Elementary School

Summary:

Ridge Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Haven, Connecticut, serving 422 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the North Haven School District, which is ranked 41 out of 158 districts in the state.

Ridge Road Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 64.5% of 3rd graders, 73.6% of 4th graders, and 71% of 5th graders proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. The school also ranks 29 out of 371 Connecticut elementary schools for its performance with special education students, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Ridge Road has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 13.9 over the past three school years, lower than the nearby Hamden School District schools.

Compared to the nearby Bear Path School, Church Street School, and other Hamden School District schools, Ridge Road Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (67.3%) and consistently outperforms these schools academically, particularly in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Mathematics assessments. This suggests that Ridge Road Elementary School is providing a higher-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1341 Ridge Rd.
       North Haven, CT  06473


(203) 248-4050

District: North Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,869 Help


Students who attend Ridge Road Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Haven Middle School
High:    North Haven High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.4%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Asian:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridge Road Elementary School ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the North Haven School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ridge Road Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the North Haven School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.4%), Hispanic (14.7%), Asian (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Haven School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridge Road Elementary School is 14.7, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the North Haven School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridge Road Elementary School is $17,869. 2 elementary schools in the North Haven School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridge Road Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridge Road Elementary School 123rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Ridge Road Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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North Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Haven School District 41st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridge Road Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ridge Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.26 156th 570 72.6%
2007 69.60 236th 568 58.5%
2008 76.88 134th 565 76.3%
2009 76.77 131st 566 76.9%
2010 78.76 107th 579 81.5%
2011 70.57 213th 565 62.3%
2012 73.44 185th 564 67.2%
2013 77.75 127th 557 77.2%
2015 62.53 236th 551 57.2%
2016 76.12 136th 518 73.7%
2017 79.65 126th 519 75.7%
2018 89.28 43rd 532 91.9%
2019 80.80 116th 522 77.8%
2021 73.45 164th 538 69.5%
2022 82.17 94th 490 80.8%
2023 75.01 140th 491 71.5%
2024 78.26 123rd 497 75.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ridge Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.67 29th 371 92.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridge Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.65 50th 259 80.7%
2019 75.40 69th 242 71.5%
2021 73.94 120th 455 73.6%
2023 74.41 80th 230 65.2%
2024 69.37 94th 237 60.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridge Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.49 19th 262 92.7%
2019 79.61 51st 247 79.4%
2021 65.56 155th 445 65.2%
2023 73.80 76th 231 67.1%
2024 68.21 97th 233 58.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ridge Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.05 16th 296 94.6%
2019 65.14 106th 295 64.1%
2021 58.03 144th 327 56.0%
2022 76.43 48th 252 81.0%
2023 63.86 109th 262 58.4%
2024 63.42 101st 250 59.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Ridge Road Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Open Quote Please don't send your child to this school. Very rude teachers, Staff is very gross and rude around the kids at the bus lines. You can tell the teachers aren't being treated well. You can pick better for your child! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 6, 2022

Open Quote Great school , great teachers and great staff. My daughter is in 2 grade. She loves going to Ridge Road every day . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ridge Road Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 403 24 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1989 406 19 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1990 410 22 15 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 453
1991 426 17 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1992 375 15 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1993 366 15 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 334 13 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1995 359 8 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1996 359 8 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1997 369 10 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 378 11 17 12 2 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 369 17 16 10 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 372 24 18 9 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 373 19 24 14 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2002 398 15 32 20 0 n/a n/a -5 460
2003 398 15 32 20 0 n/a n/a -5 460
2004 398 15 35 20 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2005 381 22 47 16 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 436 23 50 22 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2007 393 24 46 17 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 358 20 42 15 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2009 350 17 38 14 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2010 363 15 36 14 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2011 342 14 30 24 0 0 14 0 424
2012 350 12 23 23 0 0 13 0 421
2013 331 11 31 15 0 0 16 0 404
2014 332 11 26 19 0 0 14 0 402
2015 344 17 22 26 0 0 14 0 423
2016 322 17 21 29 0 0 10 0 399
2017 320 17 26 28 0 0 14 0 405
2018 302 17 24 30 0 0 17 0 390
2019 297 18 26 36 0 1 10 0 388
2020 276 26 28 47 1 0 20 0 398
2021 258 31 27 41 1 0 21 0 379
2022 267 32 23 42 2 0 16 0 382
2023 284 30 35 51 1 0 21 0 422
2024 281 30 32 64 1 0 28 0 436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridge Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 25.0 17.6 n/a
1989 443 26.0 17.0 n/a
1990 453 27.0 16.7 n/a
1991 463 27.0 17.1 n/a
1992 411 26.8 15.3 1.9
1993 397 25.9 15.3 0.3
1994 365 25.6 14.3 6.3
1995 396 25.2 15.7 6.6
1996 396 25.2 15.7 6.6
1997 402 24.9 16.1 6
1998 420 27.2 15.4 4.8
1999 414 29.4 14.1 8.9
2000 424 29.9 14.2 7.5
2001 432 30.6 14.1 n/a
2002 460 30.0 15.5 9
2003 460 30.0 15.5 9
2004 468 29.0 16.1 8.5
2005 466 29.5 15.8 n/a
2006 531 27.0 19.7 5.5
2007 480 27.6 17.4 5.2
2008 435 30.8 14.1 6.9
2009 419 33.3 13.6 5.5
2010 428 30.1 14.1 7.5
2011 424 28.1 15.0 9.7
2012 421 31.1 13.5 9.3
2013 404 29.1 13.8 9.9
2014 402 30.1 13.3 7.5
2015 423 24.0 17.6 9.7
2016 399 31.0 12.8 10.3
2017 405 28.6 14.1 10.4
2018 390 28.6 13.6 9.5
2019 388 27.2 14.2 13.7
2020 398 27.2 14.6 17.3
2021 379 27.7 13.6 18.2
2022 382 28.2 13.5 17.3
2023 422 30.2 13.9 22.3
2024 436 29.6 14.7 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridge Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 25.0 17.6 n/a
1989 443 26.0 17.0 n/a
1990 453 27.0 16.7 n/a
1991 463 27.0 17.1 n/a
1992 411 26.8 15.3 1.9
1993 397 25.9 15.3 0.3
1994 365 25.6 14.3 6.3
1995 396 25.2 15.7 6.6
1996 396 25.2 15.7 6.6
1997 402 24.9 16.1 6
1998 420 27.2 15.4 4.8
1999 414 29.4 14.1 8.9
2000 424 29.9 14.2 7.5
2001 432 30.6 14.1 n/a
2002 460 30.0 15.5 9
2003 460 30.0 15.5 9
2004 468 29.0 16.1 8.5
2005 466 29.5 15.8 n/a
2006 531 27.0 19.7 5.5
2007 480 27.6 17.4 5.2
2008 435 30.8 14.1 6.9
2009 419 33.3 13.6 5.5
2010 428 30.1 14.1 7.5
2011 424 28.1 15.0 9.7
2012 421 31.1 13.5 9.3
2013 404 29.1 13.8 9.9
2014 402 30.1 13.3 7.5
2015 423 24.0 17.6 9.7
2016 399 31.0 12.8 10.3
2017 405 28.6 14.1 10.4
2018 390 28.6 13.6 9.5
2019 388 27.2 14.2 13.7
2020 398 27.2 14.6 17.3
2021 379 27.7 13.6 18.2
2022 382 28.2 13.5 17.3
2023 422 30.2 13.9 22.3
2024 436 29.6 14.7 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridge Road Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,450
2019 $15,779
2020 $15,402
2021 $17,911
2022 $19,537
2023 $17,869

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridge Road Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 140th of 491 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridge Road Elementary School)74.271.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Haven School District)73.959.8
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridge Road Elementary School)67.774.6
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Haven School District)66.370.2
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridge Road Elementary School)77.563.1
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Haven School District)74.763.6
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridge Road Elementary School)76.360
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Haven School District)71.664
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridge Road Elementary School)80.963.8
 17.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Haven School District)71.968
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students388422
 8.8%
African American1830
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian2635
 34.6%
Hispanic3651
 41.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White297284
 4.4%
Two or More Races1021
 110%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.7%22.3%
 8.6%


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Students at Ridge Road Elementary School are 64% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ridge Road Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Haven Middle School
High : North Haven High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Ridge Road Elementary School.

Ridge Road Elementary School ranks 123rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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