At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
209
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
55%+0.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Ridge Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Ridge, Maryland. The school enrolls 209 students. It is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
209 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictSt. Mary's County Public Schools
County24037
CityRidge
ZIP20680
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240060001236
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment209
White70.3%
Hispanic / Latino3.8%
Black / African American7.7%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
70.3%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
7.7%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
17.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.