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Park Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Park Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Stafford, Virginia, serving 865 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Ridge Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White (33.18%), African American (30.87%), and Hispanic (19.19%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Stafford County and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, Park Ridge Elementary's proficiency rate was 64.07%, compared to 68.04% for Stafford County and 70.11% for Virginia. The school's statewide ranking among Virginia elementary schools has also declined over the years, from 498 (out of 1,100) in 2014-2015 to 744 (out of 1,114) in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools within the Stafford County Public Schools district, Park Ridge Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower SOL proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Schools like Winding Creek Elementary and Margaret Brent Elementary consistently outperform Park Ridge Elementary, suggesting that factors such as student demographics, resource allocation, and instructional practices may contribute to the differences in academic outcomes. Additionally, Park Ridge Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for Asian students and students with disabilities, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address these achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2000 Parkway Blvd
       Stafford, VA  22554

(540) 658-6320

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
744th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,589 Help


Students who attend Park Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    H.H. Poole Middle
High:    North Stafford High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  879

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.5%
African American:
29.9%
Hispanic:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 10th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.31. (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 Student population at Park Ridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.5%), African American (29.9%), Hispanic (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Ridge Elementary is 15.6. 13 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Ridge Elementary is $6,589. 16 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Ridge Elementary 744th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Park Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Park Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.11 590th 1062 44.4%
2006 53.84 540th 1071 49.6%
2007 51.84 572nd 1083 47.2%
2008 48.11 657th 1081 39.2%
2009 38.60 810th 1082 25.1%
2010 52.20 605th 1113 45.6%
2011 69.06 290th 1117 74.0%
2012 54.37 551st 1117 50.7%
2013 60.87 443rd 1120 60.4%
2014 50.43 595th 1110 46.4%
2015 58.98 498th 1100 54.7%
2016 40.55 756th 1096 31.0%
2017 37.77 796th 1099 27.6%
2018 36.29 810th 1097 26.2%
2019 34.49 821st 1105 25.7%
2021 57.87 496th 1103 55.0%
2022 58.40 498th 1109 55.1%
2023 43.40 687th 1114 38.3%
2024 38.31 744th 1114 33.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.25 161st 245 34.3%
2024 59.68 109th 247 55.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.83 59th 300 80.3%
2024 33.16 214th 306 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.40 648th 1036 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.57 775th 1100 29.5%
2024 35.59 779th 1098 29.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.89 296th 324 8.6%
2024 20.01 324th 355 8.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.59 126th 182 30.8%
2024 25.65 165th 195 15.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.27 605th 1093 44.6%
2024 40.61 726th 1101 34.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.71 210th 230 8.7%
2024 3.50 233rd 238 2.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.20 315th 579 45.6%
2024 46.31 349th 588 40.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.28 327th 564 42.0%
2024 39.28 402nd 580 30.7%
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Rank History for White students at Park Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.36 725th 984 26.3%
2024 24.99 807th 979 17.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Open Quote Great school. Caring teachers and staff. Have provided a great education to all 3 of my children. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Open Quote Very disappointed in Park Ridge Elementary. We have since moved to a new school district, and our children are behind academically and working to catch up. The students frequently have "indoor recess" and do not get adequate opportunities for physical activity. Students are ignored by lunchroom staff, who are looking at their phones. I believe most of the teachers are sufficiently trained and well intentioned, but my interactions with the principle were defensive and unproductive. Communication from teachers and administrators was lacking. Important school policies were changed without informing parents. I believe homework was appropriate and they made good use of educational apps in math and reading. If your child is quiet and well behaved, they will most likely be ignored. If your child is deemed to have a "behavior issue", the school has no plan for consistent and appropriate discipline. These were my experiences. I sincerely hope that things change for the better. If you have a choice, I would not recommend sending your children to Park Ridge. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 5, 2016

Open Quote Parkridge was one of the top schools in the area. In the last three years it has totally taken a turn. Teachers are poor! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Park Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 504 504
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 517 517
1993 576 65 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1994 687 83 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1995 696 107 10 28 2 n/a n/a 0 843
1996 696 107 10 28 2 n/a n/a 0 843
1997 750 136 7 24 3 n/a n/a 0 920
1998 609 143 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1999 655 155 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 844
2000 667 192 15 33 2 n/a n/a -4 905
2001 702 182 24 26 2 n/a n/a 0 936
2002 539 174 16 31 2 n/a n/a 4 766
2003 539 174 16 31 2 n/a n/a 4 766
2004 508 168 13 32 1 n/a n/a 3 725
2005 456 163 16 53 1 n/a n/a 10 699
2006 398 140 16 44 3 n/a n/a 20 621
2007 433 156 16 58 4 n/a n/a 37 704
2008 415 120 22 61 1 n/a n/a 57 676
2009 399 122 18 58 3 n/a n/a 56 656
2010 399 127 26 52 3 n/a n/a 47 654
2011 382 117 22 81 4 2 49 0 657
2012 384 127 20 94 4 2 46 0 677
2013 389 103 22 101 5 0 45 0 665
2014 360 99 23 104 4 0 53 0 643
2015 291 101 23 112 3 0 40 0 570
2016 367 150 32 136 2 2 62 0 751
2017 335 162 24 170 3 2 61 0 757
2018 286 165 25 169 2 1 72 0 720
2019 260 179 28 175 1 0 66 0 709
2020 333 189 29 162 6 4 70 0 793
2021 299 225 36 170 3 4 88 0 825
2022 357 261 42 197 4 2 112 0 975
2023 287 267 46 166 2 1 96 0 865
2024 303 263 51 167 2 1 92 0 879

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 Park Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 504 30.1 16.7 n/a
1992 517 30.7 16.8 n/a
1993 667 34.9 19.1 n/a
1994 795 41.1 n/a 6.3
1995 843 n/a 0.0 7.4
1996 843 n/a 0.0 7.4
1997 920 n/a 0.0 7.6
1998 785 n/a 0.0 5
1999 844 47.0 18.0 7.7
2000 905 n/a 0.0 8.4
2001 936 51.0 18.4 9
2002 766 51.5 14.9 7.7
2003 766 51.5 14.9 7.7
2004 725 48.0 15.1 6.5
2005 699 47.0 14.9 10.2
2006 621 45.0 13.8 10.8
2007 704 49.8 14.1 10.8
2008 676 38.0 17.8 11.8
2009 656 35.6 18.4 13.5
2010 654 37.5 17.4 18.6
2011 657 36.0 18.2 14.9
2012 677 35.0 19.3 19.9
2013 665 36.0 18.4 20.3
2014 643 34.0 18.9 22.6
2015 570 33.0 17.2 23
2016 751 40.0 18.7 23.8
2017 757 36.0 21.0 27.1
2018 720 39.0 18.4 29.4
2019 709 37.0 19.1 28.8
2020 793 41.0 19.3 25.7
2021 825 45.0 18.3 n/a
2022 975 47.0 20.7 20.9
2023 865 50.0 17.3 26.9
2024 879 56.0 15.6 34.1

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 Park Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 504 30.1 16.7 n/a
1992 517 30.7 16.8 n/a
1993 667 34.9 19.1 n/a
1994 795 41.1 n/a 6.3
1995 843 n/a 0.0 7.4
1996 843 n/a 0.0 7.4
1997 920 n/a 0.0 7.6
1998 785 n/a 0.0 5
1999 844 47.0 18.0 7.7
2000 905 n/a 0.0 8.4
2001 936 51.0 18.4 9
2002 766 51.5 14.9 7.7
2003 766 51.5 14.9 7.7
2004 725 48.0 15.1 6.5
2005 699 47.0 14.9 10.2
2006 621 45.0 13.8 10.8
2007 704 49.8 14.1 10.8
2008 676 38.0 17.8 11.8
2009 656 35.6 18.4 13.5
2010 654 37.5 17.4 18.6
2011 657 36.0 18.2 14.9
2012 677 35.0 19.3 19.9
2013 665 36.0 18.4 20.3
2014 643 34.0 18.9 22.6
2015 570 33.0 17.2 23
2016 751 40.0 18.7 23.8
2017 757 36.0 21.0 27.1
2018 720 39.0 18.4 29.4
2019 709 37.0 19.1 28.8
2020 793 41.0 19.3 25.7
2021 825 45.0 18.3 n/a
2022 975 47.0 20.7 20.9
2023 865 50.0 17.3 26.9
2024 879 56.0 15.6 34.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $76 (1.0%) $7,434 (99.0%) $7,510
2020 $153 (2.4%) $6,251 (97.6%) $6,404
2021 $114 (1.7%) $6,475 (98.3%) $6,589

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Ridge Elementary

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 821st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 687th of 1114 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge Elementary)6668.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8167.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Park Ridge Elementary)6062.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7061.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge Elementary)8171.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Park Ridge Elementary)7068.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7672.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge Elementary)8473.3
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Park Ridge Elementary)7353.4
 19.6%
   5th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7761.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Park Ridge Elementary)7667.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8172.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students709865
 22%
African American179267
 49.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2846
 64.3%
Hispanic175166
 5.1%
Pacific Islander01
White260287
 10.4%
Two or More Races6696
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.8%26.9%
 1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Ridge Elementary

Park Ridge Elementary ranks 744th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Park Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : H.H. Poole Middle
High : North Stafford High

In the 2023-24 school year, 879 students attended Park Ridge Elementary.

Students at Park Ridge Elementary are 34% White, 30% African American, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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