RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ridge Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Duson, LA with about 587 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Ridge Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Duson, Louisiana, serving students within the Lafayette Parish School System. Situated in a rural setting on South Fieldspan Road, the school functions as a foundational educational environment for the local community, focusing on core academics and the social-emotional development of its primary-grade students. As part of a larger district, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while working to maintain a community-centered atmosphere typical of smaller, suburban or rural educational institutions.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and character building. By providing a structured setting for elementary education, Ridge Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school. Through its partnership with parents and the surrounding Duson area, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and academic rigor, ensuring that students have access to the necessary resources and instruction to meet their developmental milestones.

For more information, contact Ridge Elementary School at (337) 521-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.