REDTAIL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

597 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Redtail Ridge Elementary School, located in Savage, Minnesota, is a key institution within the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District (ISD 719). Serving students in the suburban community south of the Twin Cities, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern technology and collaborative learning practices to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Redtail Ridge is known for its focus on developing the "whole child," placing a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community building. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community to enhance the educational experience. By cultivating a welcoming and inclusive culture, Redtail Ridge strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported in achieving their personal best.

597

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for REDTAIL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	20
Black	33
Asian	22
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
474 (79.4 %)
Two or More
45 (7.5 %)
Black
33 (5.5 %)
Asian
22 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS
Phone:	(952)226-8000
Website:	http://www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 87

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 104