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#1660 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 48% in state

Ridgeway Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamilton City

267 Wasserman Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013

Enrollment

701

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#1,660 of 3,441

In Hamilton

#8 of 24

public schools

In district

#2 of 12

Hamilton City

Academic performance

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Ridgeway Elementary School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Hamilton · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Ridgeway Elementary School

Ridgeway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamilton, OH, part of Hamilton City. Ridgeway Elementary School serves approximately 701 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ridgeway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,660 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Ridgeway Elementary School show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • OH avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,968
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Ridgeway Elementary School — Students at Ridgeway Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 65.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 73.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
58.5%
ELA
63.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.

How Ridgeway Elementary School Compares

See how Ridgeway Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
52th percentile in OH
Academic
7.5/10
Very Good
Growth
5.9/10
Average
Environment
6.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.8%

Location

267 Wasserman Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ridgeway Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brookwood Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST JOSEPH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ross Intermediate School (rated 7.0/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Hamtilton), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hamilton, see our Hamilton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi
School Distance Rating
STEPHEN T BADIN HIGH SCHOOL Hamilton 1.0 mi 7.5
Brookwood Elementary School Hamilton 1.5 mi 7.0
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hamilton 1.8 mi 5.5
Highland Elementary School Hamilton 1.8 mi 5.5
Hamilton High School Hamilton 2.5 mi 4.6
Wilson Middle School Hamilton 2.4 mi 6.1
MAIN STREET SCHOOLHOUSE- INC Hamilton 2.3 mi 5.3
Miami School Hamilton 2.3 mi 5.0
ST PETER IN CHAINS SCHOOL Hamilton 2.4 mi 5.9
ST JOSEPH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL Hamilton 2.5 mi 7.0
Riverview Elementary School Hamilton 2.5 mi 5.2
ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hamilton 3.6 mi 6.3
Bridgeport Elementary School Hamilton 3.7 mi 4.7
Fairfield West Elementary School Fairfield 4.2 mi 6.8
Ross Intermediate School Hamtilton 4.6 mi 7.0
Fairwood Elementary School Hamilton 3.6 mi 5.3
Richard Allen Academy Hamilton 3.7 mi 3.9
Ross Middle School Hamilton 4.7 mi 6.7
Garfield Middle School Hamilton 3.7 mi 5.9
Linden Elementary School Hamilton 4.2 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,932

Median Home Value

$217,200

Median Rent

$967/mo

Population

53,533

College Educated

22.8%

Homeownership

73.2%

Avg Commute

27.2 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

38.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ridgeway Elementary School

What grades does Ridgeway Elementary School serve?

Ridgeway Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Ridgeway Elementary School?

Ridgeway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ridgeway Elementary School rank in OH?

Ridgeway Elementary School ranks #1,660 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Ridgeway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ridgeway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Ridgeway Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeway Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ridgeway Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ridgeway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ridgeway Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ridgeway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
15 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
701
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%

District

Hamilton City
District Enrollment
9,054
Schools in District
12
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,968
District Rank
#2 of 12

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