Ridge Road Primary School

Washington County
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
646 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Ridge Road Primary School, located in Sandersville, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Washington County School District. As a primary school, the institution is dedicated to the developmental needs of early learners, typically focusing on providing a structured and nurturing environment for students in the earliest grades of their elementary education. The school prioritizes building a strong academic and social-emotional base, helping young children transition into the school system while fostering a love for learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the Sandersville community, acting as a key hub for local families. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and numeracy alongside character development, Ridge Road Primary aims to prepare its students for future academic success in the upper elementary levels. With a commitment to inclusive education and student engagement, the staff works to create a supportive atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of the local student population.
646
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    437 (67.6 %)
  • White
    168 (26.0 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Washington County
Phone: (478)552-6047
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 559
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 69
Kindergarten 179
Grade 1 201
Grade 2 197
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ridge Road Elementary School
Washington County
623 Students
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th