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#1524 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 40% in state
Ridgewood Park Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3401 PIONEER RD, Orlando, FL 32808
- Math 52% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgewood Park Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgewood Park Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,575
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Big Academy of Learning Corp.Private · tuition | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| LighthousePrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 3–12 | 0.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Kingsway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 352 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #93 of 258
- District spending per student
- $11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgewood Park Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgewood Park Elementary
Ridgewood Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 469 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,524 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgewood Park Elementary
What grades does Ridgewood Park Elementary serve?
Ridgewood Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ridgewood Park Elementary?
Ridgewood Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Park Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgewood Park Elementary rank in FL?
Ridgewood Park Elementary ranks #1,524 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ridgewood Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgewood Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Ridgewood Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgewood Park Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ridgewood Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Ridgewood Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgewood Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ridgewood Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgewood Park Elementary?
78.0% of students at Ridgewood Park Elementary 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (407) 296-6510
- Area population (ZIP 32808)
- 61,123
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 32808; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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