Ridgeland Elementary

Jasper 01
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
829 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Ridgeland Elementary School, located at 250 Jaguar Trail in Ridgeland, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jasper County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to equip students with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science necessary for long-term success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Ridgeland Elementary places a strong focus on cultivating a positive school culture through various extracurricular opportunities and initiatives that promote student well-being. The school actively encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to create a holistic educational experience. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential within the "Jaguar" community.
829
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    403 (48.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    307 (37.0 %)
  • White
    88 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jasper 01
Phone: (843)489-8845
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 67
Kindergarten 123
Grade 1 127
Grade 2 152
Grade 3 131
Grade 4 133
Grade 5 96
Gender Ratio