Ridgeway Community School

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Ridgeway Community School ranks 197 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ridgeway Community School is a public charter elementary school located in Houston, Minnesota, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 100% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

Ridgeway Community School consistently outperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency across all grades, with a math proficiency rate of 74.42% and a reading proficiency rate of 51.16% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance in science is also exceptional, with an 83.33% proficiency rate for all grades in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 39.56%. Ridgeway Community School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 10.7 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as La Crescent Montessori & STEM Academy and La Crescent-Hokah Elementary, which have ratios ranging from 10.9 to 23.8 students per teacher. Additionally, Ridgeway Community School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.59% to 19.61% over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools, which have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 27.32% to 72.95%.

Ridgeway Community School's consistent academic excellence is evident in its ranking among Minnesota elementary schools, which has improved from 566th out of 870 in 2018-2019 to 197th out of 881 in 2023-2024. The school's performance in math and reading has been particularly strong, with proficiency rates consistently exceeding the state averages. However, the school's student population is significantly more racially homogeneous compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student bodies. Nonetheless, Ridgeway Community School outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic metrics, such as math and reading proficiency, and its low student-teacher ratio and free and reduced lunch rates set it apart from the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943-8888

(507) 454-9566

District: Ridgeway Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
197^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,347

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ridgeway Community School ranks better than 77.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgeway Community School is 9. (See more...)

Compare Ridgeway Community School employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeway Community School is $10,347.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeway Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeway Community School 197^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Ridgeway Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Ridgeway Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeway Community School 66^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgeway Community School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgeway Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	21.27	588^th	674	12.8%
2004	33.44	535^th	676	20.9%
2006	37.92	589^th	756	22.1%
2007	39.29	602^nd	777	22.5%
2008	53.50	440^th	781	43.7%
2010	61.14	364^th	803	54.7%
2011	32.69	656^th	814	19.4%
2012	36.08	648^th	820	21.0%
2013	34.69	636^th	824	22.8%
2014	54.00	446^th	826	46.0%
2015	60.97	376^th	840	55.2%
2016	48.87	520^th	848	38.7%
2017	60.74	386^th	853	54.7%
2018	49.09	505^th	847	40.4%
2019	45.23	566^th	870	34.9%
2021	69.05	267^th	869	69.3%
2022	79.54	137^th	858	84.0%
2023	78.56	160^th	845	81.1%
2024	75.34	197^th	881	77.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Ridgeway Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.27	186^th	783	76.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Ridgeway Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.88	474^th	779	39.2%
2019	29.07	625^th	798	21.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ridgeway Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	29.53	575^th	712	19.2%
2019	28.36	603^rd	722	16.5%
2021	50.64	340^th	710	52.1%
2022	60.97	265^th	725	63.4%
2023	62.88	240^th	712	66.3%
2024	62.53	242^nd	730	66.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ridgeway Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	60
2003	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	60
2004	56	0	0	n/a	n/a	56
2005	64	0	0	n/a	n/a	64
2006	74	1	0	n/a	n/a	75
2007	75	5	0	n/a	n/a	80
2008	66	2	0	n/a	n/a	68
2009	67	2	0	n/a	n/a	69
2010	81	1	0	n/a	n/a	82
2011	86	0	0	0	0	86
2012	85	1	2	0	2	90
2013	95	1	2	1	3	102
2014	89	0	2	1	3	95
2015	88	0	2	1	2	93
2016	92	0	2	1	2	97
2017	96	0	0	1	3	100
2018	93	0	0	1	1	95
2019	98	0	0	0	1	99
2020	102	0	0	0	1	103
2021	101	0	0	0	1	102
2022	100	0	0	0	3	103
2023	91	0	0	0	0	91
2024	91	0	0	0	0	91

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 Ridgeway Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	60	5.2	11.5	33.3
2003	60	5.2	11.5	33.3
2004	56	4.5	12.4	48.2
2005	64	5.5	11.6	42.2
2006	75	5.1	14.7	37.3
2007	80	6.6	12.1	31.3
2008	68	7.3	9.3	29.4
2009	69	7.8	8.8	24.6
2010	82	8.2	9.9	24.4
2011	86	7.9	10.7	31.4
2012	90	8.6	10.4	35.6
2013	102	9.3	10.8	30.4
2014	95	9.7	9.7	27.4
2015	93	10.0	9.3	23.7
2016	97	10.0	9.7	27.8
2017	100	10.0	9.9	32
2018	95	10.1	9.3	20
2019	99	10.5	9.4	27.3
2020	103	10.4	9.8	27.2
2021	102	9.4	10.7	19.6
2022	103	9.7	10.5	13.6
2023	91	9.7	9.2	15.4
2024	91	10.0	9.0	22

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 Ridgeway Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	60	5.2	11.5	33.3
2003	60	5.2	11.5	33.3
2004	56	4.5	12.4	48.2
2005	64	5.5	11.6	42.2
2006	75	5.1	14.7	37.3
2007	80	6.6	12.1	31.3
2008	68	7.3	9.3	29.4
2009	69	7.8	8.8	24.6
2010	82	8.2	9.9	24.4
2011	86	7.9	10.7	31.4
2012	90	8.6	10.4	35.6
2013	102	9.3	10.8	30.4
2014	95	9.7	9.7	27.4
2015	93	10.0	9.3	23.7
2016	97	10.0	9.7	27.8
2017	100	10.0	9.9	32
2018	95	10.1	9.3	20
2019	99	10.5	9.4	27.3
2020	103	10.4	9.8	27.2
2021	102	9.4	10.7	19.6
2022	103	9.7	10.5	13.6
2023	91	9.7	9.2	15.4
2024	91	10.0	9.0	22

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 Ridgeway Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,347

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeway Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 566^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 160^th of 845 Elementary schools	46.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Ridgeway Community School)	64.3	61.5	2.8%
3rd Grade Math (Ridgeway Community School)	64.3	61.5	2.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ridgeway Community School)	64.3	53.9	10.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Ridgeway Community School)	64.3	53.9	10.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Ridgeway Community School)	28.6	92.9	64.3%
4th Grade Math (Ridgeway Community School)	28.6	92.9	64.3%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Ridgeway Community School)	14.3	78.6	64.3%
4th Grade Reading (Ridgeway Community School)	14.3	78.6	64.3%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ridgeway Community School)	55.6	50	5.6%
5th Grade Math (Ridgeway Community School)	55.6	50	5.6%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Ridgeway Community School)	77.8	83.3	5.6%
5th Grade Reading (Ridgeway Community School)	77.8	83.3	5.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Ridgeway Community School)	38.9	50	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Ridgeway Community School)	38.9	50	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	91	8.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	98	91	7.1%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.3%	15.4%	11.9%

Schools Near Ridgeway Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Ridgeway Community School	Public, Charter	K-5	35564 County Road 12	Houston	55943	Houston County	Ridgeway Community School	Yes	No	No	No	(507) 454-9566	91	10	9.0	22.0%	91 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.3	197^th of 881 public elementary schools	77.6%		78.6	160^th of 845 public elementary schools	81.1%	37	73.7	75.0	75.0				74.4	52.6	16.7	83.3				51.2	83.3		83.3	$10,347
Hved Ecse	Public	PK	1410 Bundy Blvd	Winona	55987	Winona County	Hiawatha Valley Education District	No	No	No	No	(507) 452-1200	33	2	21.5	39.4%	31 (93.9%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)
Riverway Learning Community Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1200 Storrs Pond Road	Winona	55987	Winona County	Riverway Learning Community Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 474-6120	59	5	10.7	71.2%	42 (71.2%)	5 (8.5%)	6 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.2%)								(n/a)							34.4							46.9				$12,919
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	365 Mankato Ave	Winona	55987	Winona County	Winona Area Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 494-2100	269	25	10.9	62.8%	168 (62.5%)	30 (11.2%)	18 (6.7%)	18 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.0%)	35.1	618^th of 881 public elementary schools	29.9%		36.4	597^th of 845 public elementary schools	29.3%	21	59.3	38.3					48.3	39.6	28.3					33.6				$15,593
Winona Early Childhood Special Education	Public	PK	903 Gilmore Ave	Winona	55987	Winona County	Winona Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 494-0840	55	11	5.1	63.6%	47 (85.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)								(n/a)																		$3,922
Bluffview Montessori	Public, Charter	K-8	1321 Gilmore Ave	Winona	55987	Winona County	Bluffview Montessori	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 452-2807	214	30	7.1	27.6%	195 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.7%)	68.3	277^th of 881 public elementary schools	68.6%		73.4	220^th of 845 public elementary schools	74.0%	57	62.5	46.2	54.2	43.5	38.1	50.0	49.3	41.7	61.5	82.6	52.2	61.9	63.2	60.3	75.0	55.6	66.7	$10,764
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	310 S Sherman	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 896-5323	206	22	9.3	44.7%	195 (94.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	68.9	265^th of 881 public elementary schools	69.9%		77.5	171^st of 845 public elementary schools	79.8%	94	72.0	43.5	54.8	51.9			55.7	48.0	43.5	61.3	69.2			56.2	61.3		61.3	$12,311
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar	Public, Virtual	K-5	306 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 896-5323	426	21	19.9	76.1%	204 (47.9%)	85 (20.0%)	50 (11.7%)	10 (2.3%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (16.0%)	32.5	637^th of 881 public elementary schools	27.7%		29.6	627^th of 845 public elementary schools	25.8%	10	44.8	44.4	15.6				33.6	44.8	40.9	48.9				45.0	26.7		26.7
Jefferson Elementary	Public	K-4	1268 W 5th St	Winona	55987	Winona County	Winona Area Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 494-2000	324	28	11.4	49.1%	213 (65.7%)	31 (9.6%)	41 (12.7%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.3%)	47.2	526^th of 881 public elementary schools	40.3%		62	346^th of 845 public elementary schools	59.1%	180	58.7	48.7					53.3	42.9	41.1					41.9				$17,944
Rushford-Peterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Pine Meadows Lane	Rushford	55971	Fillmore County	Rushford-Peterson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 864-7785	260	23	11.1	39.2%	238 (91.5%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	71.4	241^st of 881 public elementary schools	72.6%		61.6	352^nd of 845 public elementary schools	58.3%	111	71.1	63.8	51.3				62.1	52.6	53.2	64.1				56.5	56.4		56.4	$11,587

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In the 2023-24 school year, 91 students attended Ridgeway Community School.

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Students at Ridgeway Community School are 100% White.

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Ridgeway Community School ranks 197^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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