QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL
QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SCARSDALE, NY with about 471 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 35 teachers, QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the affluent Scarsdale Union Free School District in Westchester County, New York. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum. It operates within a district that consistently ranks among the top-performing school systems in the state, emphasizing a holistic approach to education that balances high intellectual expectations with the social and emotional development of its students.
Beyond its academic reputation, Quaker Ridge is characterized by its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school prides itself on a supportive environment where faculty and families collaborate to enrich the student experience through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. Its location in Scarsdale allows it to benefit from significant community resources and a culture that deeply values public education, making it a cornerstone of the neighborhood and a sought-after institution for families in the region.
For more information, contact QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL at (914) 721-2780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SCARSDALE, NY 10583-7599
(914) 721-2780
http://www.scarsdaleschools.org
QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL is a public school in SCARSDALE, NY with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 471
- Teachers:
- 35.81
- 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 471 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.0%
- Asian
- 15.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.