RIDGE RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ridge Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Paramus Public School District school district, located in PARAMUS, NJ with about 346 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Ridge Ranch Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Ranch Elementary School, located at 345 Lockwood Drive in Paramus, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-4. As part of the Paramus School District, the institution is known for fostering a supportive and structured academic environment. The school emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its young student body for the transition to middle school within the district.
The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere and active parent involvement. In addition to a core curriculum that focuses on literacy, mathematics, and science, Ridge Ranch provides various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to engage diverse interests. By prioritizing a blend of academic rigor and a nurturing classroom culture, the school strives to create a positive foundation for lifelong learning for all its students.
For more information, contact Ridge Ranch Elementary School at (201) 261-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
RIDGE RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PARAMUS, NJ with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Paramus Public School District
- Total Students:
- 346
- Teachers:
- 27.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 346 students
- White
- 43.4%
- Asian
- 36.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.