Excellent
#98 of 990 schools in CT
Top 10% in state
Ridgebury Elementary School
Elementary School · Ridgefield School District · Ridgefield, CT
A Ridgefield School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
112 Bennett's Farm Rd., Ridgefield, CT 06877
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgebury Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 82% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ridgebury Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average305/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgefield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$168,991
Median home value
$799,400
Median rent
$1,918/mo
College educated
71.9%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06877; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Scotland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Ridgefield Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Mill Ridge Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–3 | 3.8 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ridgefield School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $27,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgebury Elementary School is listed in Ridgefield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgebury Elementary School
Ridgebury Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridgefield, CT, part of Ridgefield School District, serving approximately 351 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgebury Elementary School
What grades does Ridgebury Elementary School serve?
Ridgebury Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ridgebury Elementary School?
Ridgebury Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgebury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgebury Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgebury Elementary School rank in CT?
Ridgebury Elementary School ranks #98 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Ridgebury Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgebury Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ridgebury Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgebury Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridgebury Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ridgebury Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgebury Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ridgebury Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgebury Elementary School?
6.3% of students at Ridgebury Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (203) 894-5875
- Area population (ZIP 06877)
- 25,029
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06877; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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