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RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

105 RIDGE RD, RIDGE, NY 11961LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
719
Students
Total enrolled
$29,649
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 107% vs nat'l
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 26% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 719 students in grades KG–04 in RIDGE, New York.
107% above average funding
District spends $29,649 per pupil, 107% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in RIDGE, New York, serving grades KG–04 with 719 students. The district invests $29,649 per student — 107% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

719
Total Students
11.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
63
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution371 male · 348 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 315 students
Student Composition
48%
28%
16%
Asian3%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black16%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 361923001755

Academic Outcomes at RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11961

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,649Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$29,649
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,046
Student Support$5,633
Administration$3,558
Operations$4,447
Other$2,965
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $29,649 spent per student, an estimated $13,135 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
51%
State government
40.6%
Local (property tax)
51.1%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $29,649/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CORAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLC E WALTERS SCHOOLWEST MIDDLE ISLAND SCHOOL
↓
Middle
LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLLONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountySuffolk County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (631)345-2765
NCES ID: 361923001755
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RIDGE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
2,977 students · 09–12
● 43 opp44% FRL
Mid
LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,388 students · 07–08
● 43 opp48% FRL
Mid
LONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,290 students · 05–06
● 43 opp49% FRL
Elem
CORAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
914 students · PK–04
53% FRL
Elem
C E WALTERS SCHOOL
795 students · KG–04
● 50 opp49% FRL
Elem
WEST MIDDLE ISLAND SCHOOL
642 students · KG–04
● 43 opp46% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
105 RIDGE RD, RIDGE, NY 11961
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.