OX RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ox Ridge Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Darien School District school district, located in Darien, CT with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Ox Ridge Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ox Ridge Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Darien, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Darien Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." The curriculum focuses on rigorous core instruction in literacy and mathematics, complemented by a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community-building initiatives.
The school is known for its active and engaged parent community, which collaborates closely with faculty and staff to support a wide range of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs. With a mission to foster curiosity and lifelong learning, Ox Ridge provides a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Its facilities and programming reflect the district's broader goal of preparing students for success in higher education and responsible citizenship within a modern, global society.
For more information, contact Ox Ridge Elementary School at (203) 655-2579 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Darien, CT 06820-2113
(203) 655-2579
http://www.darienps.org/oxridge/
OX RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Darien, CT with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Darien School District
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 42.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 446 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OX RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.