RIDGEWOOD EL

www.pngisd.org

431 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Ridgewood Elementary, located at 2820 Merriman St in Port Neches, Texas, is a key component of the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (PNGISD). Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its strong community pride and "Indian" spirit, Ridgewood emphasizes both academic growth and the development of a supportive school culture tailored to the needs of young learners.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the larger PNGISD, which is well-regarded for its commitment to student success and extracurricular engagement. Families interested in specific school policies, campus events, or enrollment details can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at [www.pngisd.org](http://www.pngisd.org). Ridgewood continues to serve as an integral part of the Port Neches educational landscape, focusing on preparing students for their future transitions into the district's middle and high school programs.

431

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGEWOOD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	103
Black	22
Asian	53
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
241 (55.9 %)
Hispanic
103 (23.9 %)
Asian
53 (12.3 %)
Black
22 (5.1 %)
Two or More
11 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD
Phone:	(409)722-7641
Website:	http://www.pngisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 110