Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary

2 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ridge Hospital Alternative Elementary, located at 3050 Rio Dosa Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Fayette County Public Schools system. It is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who require an alternative approach to traditional classroom settings. By focusing on individualized instruction and behavioral support, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, ensuring they remain on track with their educational development while addressing their unique needs.

The school operates with a commitment to fostering a stable, therapeutic, and academically focused atmosphere. Because it functions as an alternative placement, the student-to-teacher ratio is generally smaller than in a conventional elementary school, allowing for more personalized mentorship and targeted intervention. The goal of Ridge Hospital Alternative is to provide the necessary tools and resources to help students succeed, with the intent of facilitating a successful transition back to a traditional school environment whenever appropriate.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

0.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2

White
2 (100.0 %)

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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)269-2325
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	0.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 1

Grade 4 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	1
Grade 4	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1	50%
Male	1	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)