Ridgebury Elementary School

112 Bennett's Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877

www.ridgefield.org

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgebury Elementary School, located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is a public primary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Ridgefield Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its focus on providing a supportive, child-centered learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Ridgebury is recognized for fostering a strong sense of community through active parental involvement and a variety of enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible citizens and life-long learners. By utilizing the resources of the Ridgefield district, the school integrates modern technology and diverse instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of its student body, consistently striving to maintain the high educational standards associated with the surrounding community.

359

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgebury Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	34
Black	3
Asian	20
Two or More	17

White
284 (79.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.5 %)
Asian
20 (5.6 %)
Two or More
17 (4.7 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(203)894-5875
Website:	http://www.ridgefield.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 59