SOMERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Somerville Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Ridgewood Public School District school district, located in RIDGEWOOD, NJ with about 416 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Somerville Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Somerville Elementary School is a highly-regarded public institution located in the affluent village of Ridgewood, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K–5, it is part of the Ridgewood Public School District, which is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in the state. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community, emphasizing academic excellence, and providing a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.
Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, Somerville Elementary offers a well-rounded educational experience that includes enrichment programs, technology integration, and a focus on character education. The school benefits from a high level of parental involvement and a robust PTA, which helps facilitate various extracurricular activities and events. Situated in a residential area of Ridgewood, the school acts as a focal point for the local neighborhood, maintaining a reputation for high student achievement and dedicated faculty committed to preparing children for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Somerville Elementary School at (201) 670-2750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2750
SOMERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in RIDGEWOOD, NJ with about 416 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ridgewood Public School District
- Total Students:
- 416
- Teachers:
- 27.64
- 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 416 students
- White
- 67.5%
- Asian
- 14.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.