PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Park Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Stafford County Public Schools school district, located in Stafford, VA with about 720 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Park Ridge Elementary 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.
Park Ridge Elementary School, located in Stafford, Virginia, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Stafford County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a commitment to comprehensive education, Park Ridge integrates core curriculum standards with character development, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition into middle school and beyond.
The school is well-regarded for its focus on parent-teacher collaboration and active community involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. By providing a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities, Park Ridge Elementary strives to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Situated conveniently on Parkway Boulevard, the school functions as a local hub for families in the Stafford area, maintaining a strong emphasis on providing a safe, engaging, and modern educational experience for all children.
For more information, contact Park Ridge Elementary at (540) 658-6320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6320
PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Stafford, VA with about 720 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Stafford County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 720
- Teachers:
- 39
- 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
- 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 720 students
- White
- 39.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.5%
- Black or African American
- 22.9%
- Two or more races
- 10.0%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.