RIDGEGATE EL

RIDGEGATE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORT BEND ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 552 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 41 teachers, RIDGEGATE EL 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.

RIDGEGATE ELementary School, located on W Ridgecreek Drive in Houston, is a dedicated campus within the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a large and highly regarded district, Ridgegate benefits from access to a wide array of educational resources, standardized curriculum goals, and professional development initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of its elementary-aged learners.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills—such as literacy and mathematics—and promoting a positive school culture, RIDGEGATE ELementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational activities, reflecting the district's commitment to nurturing well-rounded and capable young citizens.

For more information, contact RIDGEGATE EL at (281) 634-4840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6015 W RIDGECREEK DR
HOUSTON, TX 77053-3212
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RIDGEGATE EL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 552 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
FORT BEND ISD
Total Students:
552
Teachers:
41.14
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 552 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.6%
Black or African American
39.7%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.