WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Park Ridge School District school district, located in PARK RIDGE, NJ with about 356 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 25 teachers, West Ridge Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

West Ridge Elementary School, located at 18 South First Street in Park Ridge, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Park Ridge School District, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. It focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students, aiming to prepare them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its active partnership with families. By utilizing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, West Ridge Elementary encourages students to engage in both traditional classroom instruction and various extracurricular activities. Its location in the heart of Park Ridge allows it to serve as a central hub for local families, maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and the specific needs of its young learners.

For more information, contact West Ridge Elementary School at (201) 573-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18 South First Street
PARK RIDGE, NJ 07656
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WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PARK RIDGE, NJ with about 356 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
356
Teachers:
25
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 356 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
77.8%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Asian
7.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.