RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

www.ridgewayschool.org

Charter School 91 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgeway Community School, located in Houston, Minnesota, is a public charter school that emphasizes a unique, student-centered approach to education. Serving students in grades K-8, the school is known for its small class sizes and a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere. By prioritizing individualized learning plans, the school aims to meet the specific academic and social-emotional needs of each student, fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and personal growth.

The curriculum at Ridgeway is rooted in place-based learning, often utilizing the surrounding rural landscape as an outdoor classroom to connect academic concepts to real-world experiences. With a strong focus on community engagement and character development, the school encourages collaboration among students, staff, and families. This holistic approach is designed to help students build confidence and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	91

White
91 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Phone:	(507)454-9566
Website:	http://www.ridgewayschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 13