RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ridge Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Ridge, MD with about 262 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 16 teachers, Ridge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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, located at 49430 Airedale Rd in Ridge, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local St. Mary’s County community. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for young students in their formative years. The school functions as a community hub, striving to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school by maintaining a structured curriculum integrated with the broader standards of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system.

The school is noted for its rural setting in the historic village of Ridge, which often allows for a close-knit atmosphere among students, staff, and parents. By focusing on essential subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Ridge Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both curiosity and personal responsibility. With a dedicated focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school remains a key component of the local infrastructure, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of learners in Southern Maryland.

For more information, contact Ridge Elementary at (301) 872-0200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.