Ridge Road Elementary School

Washington County
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
623 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Ridge Road Elementary School is a public school located in Sandersville, Georgia, serving as part of the Washington County School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It is situated in a rural setting, which helps foster a close-knit school culture that emphasizes academic development, character building, and community engagement within Washington County.

The school is committed to supporting the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ridge Road Elementary typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to prepare young learners for middle school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on both literacy and numeracy, the school aims to create a positive, supportive atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their academic potential while developing essential social skills.
623
Total Students
45.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    429 (68.9 %)
  • White
    153 (24.6 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    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)552-2245
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 567
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
Grade 3 221
Grade 4 217
Grade 5 185
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ridge Road Primary School
Washington County
646 Students
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd