Ridgely Elementary School

444 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgely Elementary School, located in Ridgely, Maryland, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Caroline County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community pride and personal responsibility.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the overall student experience. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide events, and a focus on social-emotional learning, Ridgely Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued. As part of the broader Caroline County school system, the school works diligently to meet state educational standards while encouraging students to become lifelong learners and active participants in their community.

444

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgely Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	40
Black	44
Asian	1
Two or More	38

White
321 (72.3 %)
Black
44 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
40 (9.0 %)
Two or More
38 (8.6 %)
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:	Caroline County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)479-3243
Website:	http://ridgelyes.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 54

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 61