Ridgeview Elementary School

Summary:

Ridgeview Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Orange Park, Florida, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 588. The school is part of the Clay District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Ridgeview Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 56.97% White, 14.46% African American, and 19.56% Hispanic students. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 329th out of 2,118 Florida elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,023rd out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. Its School Digger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars during this period. Additionally, Ridgeview has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.5% in 2019-2020 to 29.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in the upper grades.

Compared to nearby schools in the Clay District, Ridgeview's performance on various metrics, such as test scores and chronic absenteeism, is generally lower. For instance, Fleming Island Elementary, located about 4 miles away, consistently outperforms Ridgeview on state assessments and has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate. Ridgeview's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the last two school years, suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 421 Jefferson Ave
       Orange Park, FL  32065


(904) 336-3075

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1023rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,545 Help


Students who attend Ridgeview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Orange Park Junior High School
High:    Ridgeview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.0%
Hispanic:
19.6%
African American:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgeview Elementary School ranks better than 54.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 17th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ridgeview Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57%), Hispanic (19.6%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)
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Compare Ridgeview Elementary School employs 50 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview Elementary School is $11,545, which is the 7th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridgeview Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgeview Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.24 89th 199 55.3%
2005 68.57 88th 202 56.4%
2006 62.54 649th 1688 61.6%
2007 57.81 791st 1786 55.7%
2008 54.79 854th 1789 52.3%
2009 54.02 898th 1847 51.4%
2010 64.22 719th 1919 62.5%
2011 64.17 750th 1985 62.2%
2012 73.08 511th 1984 74.2%
2013 63.78 706th 2029 65.2%
2014 58.97 845th 2064 59.1%
2016 56.63 902nd 2087 56.8%
2017 83.57 299th 2112 85.8%
2018 83.58 329th 2118 84.5%
2019 79.48 418th 2182 80.8%
2021 69.02 661st 2247 70.6%
2022 72.13 589th 2219 73.5%
2023 62.54 784th 2240 65.0%
2024 52.85 1023rd 2256 54.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Ridgeview Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Ridgeview Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 992 29 12 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
1989 1035 35 27 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1125
1990 1084 45 37 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1196
1991 1054 52 34 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
1992 1062 64 27 45 1 n/a n/a 0 1199
1993 977 57 33 63 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
1994 915 54 32 60 1 n/a n/a 0 1062
1995 780 94 45 59 0 n/a n/a 0 978
1996 780 94 45 59 0 n/a n/a 0 978
1997 748 75 47 62 1 n/a n/a 0 933
1998 733 70 40 71 1 n/a n/a 0 915
1999 736 77 34 71 2 n/a n/a 0 920
2000 728 66 19 66 2 n/a n/a 0 881
2001 681 71 17 28 2 n/a n/a 0 799
2002 598 97 17 20 3 n/a n/a 0 735
2003 598 97 17 20 3 n/a n/a 0 735
2004 631 123 11 22 3 n/a n/a 0 790
2005 582 122 11 30 3 n/a n/a 0 748
2006 628 103 18 33 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2007 564 136 19 38 2 n/a n/a 25 784
2008 530 107 26 55 0 n/a n/a 19 737
2009 509 81 20 30 0 n/a n/a 24 664
2010 447 94 25 47 2 n/a n/a 27 642
2011 397 80 22 62 2 1 34 0 598
2012 368 102 20 72 1 1 28 0 592
2013 385 78 17 76 0 1 26 0 583
2014 378 71 17 69 1 2 19 0 557
2015 358 78 15 72 1 1 30 0 555
2016 369 85 10 70 2 0 25 0 561
2017 346 64 6 71 0 0 38 0 525
2018 373 72 3 74 1 1 35 0 559
2019 366 79 6 70 0 2 42 0 565
2020 353 77 10 90 0 1 45 0 576
2021 336 80 14 97 0 1 34 0 562
2022 317 90 12 123 2 1 31 0 576
2023 335 85 10 115 2 1 40 0 588

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgeview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1054 61.0 17.2 10
1989 1125 65.0 17.3 11.4
1990 1196 67.0 17.8 12.6
1991 1174 71.0 16.5 14.5
1992 1199 72.0 16.6 12.5
1993 1130 69.0 16.4 13
1994 1062 66.0 16.1 17
1995 978 53.0 18.5 16
1996 978 53.0 18.5 16
1997 933 58.0 16.1 17.8
1998 915 53.0 17.3 20.2
1999 920 58.0 15.9 25.1
2000 881 61.0 14.4 25.8
2001 799 53.0 15.1 22.5
2002 735 54.0 13.6 24.9
2003 735 54.0 13.6 24.9
2004 790 56.0 14.1 27.8
2005 748 60.0 12.5 27.3
2006 783 61.0 12.8 28.4
2007 784 62.0 12.6 32.3
2008 737 67.0 11.0 32.2
2009 664 64.7 11.2 36.3
2010 642 57.0 11.2 43.4
2011 598 55.6 10.7 46.2
2012 592 52.0 11.3 53.2
2013 583 54.0 10.7 50.4
2014 557 50.0 11.1 51
2015 555 50.0 11.1 57.5
2016 561 47.0 11.9 63.6
2017 525 45.0 11.6 64.8
2018 559 45.0 12.4 58.3
2019 565 47.5 11.8 45.1
2020 576 50.0 11.5 46.5
2021 562 50.0 11.2 44.3
2022 576 51.0 11.2 100
2023 588 50.0 11.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridgeview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1054 61.0 17.2 10
1989 1125 65.0 17.3 11.4
1990 1196 67.0 17.8 12.6
1991 1174 71.0 16.5 14.5
1992 1199 72.0 16.6 12.5
1993 1130 69.0 16.4 13
1994 1062 66.0 16.1 17
1995 978 53.0 18.5 16
1996 978 53.0 18.5 16
1997 933 58.0 16.1 17.8
1998 915 53.0 17.3 20.2
1999 920 58.0 15.9 25.1
2000 881 61.0 14.4 25.8
2001 799 53.0 15.1 22.5
2002 735 54.0 13.6 24.9
2003 735 54.0 13.6 24.9
2004 790 56.0 14.1 27.8
2005 748 60.0 12.5 27.3
2006 783 61.0 12.8 28.4
2007 784 62.0 12.6 32.3
2008 737 67.0 11.0 32.2
2009 664 64.7 11.2 36.3
2010 642 57.0 11.2 43.4
2011 598 55.6 10.7 46.2
2012 592 52.0 11.3 53.2
2013 583 54.0 10.7 50.4
2014 557 50.0 11.1 51
2015 555 50.0 11.1 57.5
2016 561 47.0 11.9 63.6
2017 525 45.0 11.6 64.8
2018 559 45.0 12.4 58.3
2019 565 47.5 11.8 45.1
2020 576 50.0 11.5 46.5
2021 562 50.0 11.2 44.3
2022 576 51.0 11.2 100
2023 588 50.0 11.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgeview Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,187 (12.7%) $8,156 (87.3%) $9,343
2019 $1,186 (12.5%) $8,281 (87.5%) $9,467
2020 $1,152 (11.3%) $9,013 (88.7%) $10,166
2021 $1,382 (12.7%) $9,525 (87.3%) $10,907
2022 $1,753 (15.8%) $9,336 (84.2%) $11,090
2023 $1,790 (15.5%) $9,756 (84.5%) $11,545

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeview Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 418th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 784th of 2240 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary School)7160
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6861
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Elementary School)7669
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay)7166
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary School)8349
 34%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Elementary School)9263
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clay)6968
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary School)7066
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6262
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Elementary School)6766
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clay)6459
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Ridgeview Elementary School)6458
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Clay)6363
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary School)6267
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6464
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Elementary School)7282
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clay)7072
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students565588
 4.1%
African American7985
 7.6%
American Indian02
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic70115
 64.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White366335
 8.5%
Two or More Races4240
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.1%100%
 54.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview Elementary School

Students at Ridgeview Elementary School are 57% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Ridgeview Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orange Park Junior High School
High : Ridgeview High School

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks 1023rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 588 students attended Ridgeview Elementary School.


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