Ridgeway Elementary School

www.manchestertwp.org

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgeway Elementary School, located in Manchester, New Jersey, is part of the Manchester Township School District. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators focus on building a strong foundational knowledge in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The school emphasizes not only academic achievement but also the social and emotional development of its students, aiming to create a safe and inclusive environment that encourages curiosity and personal growth.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Ridgeway Elementary typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage young learners and help them develop well-rounded interests. By promoting a partnership between home and school, the institution seeks to ensure that families are actively involved in the educational process. The school’s location on Ridgeway Road reflects its role as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades within the broader district framework.

435

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	166
Black	45
Asian	18
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
182 (41.8 %)
Hispanic
166 (38.2 %)
Black
45 (10.3 %)
Two or More
22 (5.1 %)
Asian
18 (4.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Manchester Township School District
Phone:	(732)323-0800
Website:	http://www.manchestertwp.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 79

Ungraded 40