RIDGEWAY SCHOOL

RIDGEWAY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WHITE PLAINS, NY with about 652 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, RIDGEWAY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Ridgeway Elementary School, located at 225 Ridgeway in White Plains, New York, is a key component of the White Plains City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning processes.

As part of the broader White Plains Public Schools system, Ridgeway operates with a commitment to high standards and equitable opportunities for its diverse student body. The school leverages the district’s resources to implement a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects, the arts, and character development initiatives. For parents, faculty, and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district-wide policies, and information on how to support student success within the White Plains educational community.

For more information, contact RIDGEWAY SCHOOL at (914) 422-2081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

225 RIDGEWAY
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10605-3999
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RIDGEWAY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WHITE PLAINS, NY with about 652 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
652
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 652 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.2%
White
25.3%
Black or African American
10.6%
Asian
6.1%
Two or more races
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.