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Ridgeview Elementary School

Q: Is Ridgeview Elementary School a good school?

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks 1117 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1117^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Ridgeview Elementary School in Orange Park, FL, serves 592 students in grades PK through 6 and is part of the highly-rated Clay County School District, though it faces significant challenges with 66% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Ridgeview has experienced a notable decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from a consistent 4-star performer to its current 3-star rating. However, the school shows remarkable strengths in specific areas. Sixth-grade math is a standout, with 77% of students proficient—well above the district (70%) and state (60%) averages, and on par with top-performing Fleming Island Elementary. Fifth-grade science is another consistent bright spot, with proficiency rates exceeding district and state averages. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $13,418 per pupil—the highest among nearby schools—and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1, the smallest in the area.

Despite these investments, Ridgeview faces persistent challenges. English Language Arts (ELA) performance shows a "Jekyll and Hyde" pattern: while 3rd and 6th graders meet or exceed district averages, 4th and 5th graders lag significantly behind. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, hovering around 28-29%, which is higher than the district average and far above Fleming Island Elementary's 12.3% rate. The contrast with Fleming Island, located just 3.87 miles away, is stark—that school has a 5-star rating and only 29% free/reduced lunch eligibility. This comparison highlights the significant socioeconomic hurdles Ridgeview works to overcome, and suggests that while the school's resources are substantial, addressing these deeper challenges may take more time to fully reverse the downward trend.

592

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,418

Per pupil spending ?

66%

Free/discounted lunch ?

421 Jefferson Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065

(904) 336-3075

District: Clay

Students who attend Ridgeview Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.7%

Hispanic:

23.0%

African American:

16.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (50th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

1,117^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 29Elementary Schools in the Clay

17^th of 70Clay among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	51.0	1117 of 2240	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.2	1010 of 2258	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.9	1023 of 2256	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.5	784 of 2240	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.1	589 of 2219	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	69.0	661 of 2247	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	79.5	418 of 2182	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	83.6	329 of 2118	84.5%	★★★★☆
2017	83.6	299 of 2112	85.8%	★★★★☆
2016	56.6	902 of 2087	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.0	845 of 2064	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.8	706 of 2029	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.1	511 of 1984	74.2%	★★★★☆
2011	64.2	750 of 1985	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.2	719 of 1919	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.0	898 of 1847	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.8	854 of 1789	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.8	791 of 1786	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.5	649 of 1688	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	68.6	88 of 202	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	69.2	89 of 199	55.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science68%+8 vs state

Math62%~ state avg

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	421 Jefferson Ave	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3075	592	56	10.5	66.0%	300 (50.7%)	97 (16.4%)	136 (23.0%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.3%)	51	1117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.1%		54.2	1010^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.3%	107	70.0	44.0	53.0	75.0	64.0	57.0	47.0	77.0	68.0	$13,418	$1,634	$11,785
Doctors Inlet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2634 County Road 220	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0975	545	42	12.8	62.6%	297 (54.5%)	82 (15.0%)	112 (20.6%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.3%)	59.7	881^st of 2240 public elementary schools	60.7%		47.8	1164^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.4%	283	63.0	63.0	57.0	71.0	74.0	57.0	68.0	71.0	68.0	$11,051	$940	$10,112
Coppergate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3460 Copper Colts Ct	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 336-0675	587	49	11.9	63.7%	318 (54.2%)	105 (17.9%)	112 (19.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.8%)	35.5	1511^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.5%		35.8	1480^th of 2258 public elementary schools	34.5%	31	46.0	66.0	49.0		41.0	70.0	51.0		54.0	$11,823	$1,002	$10,821
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2752 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1675	726	54	13.4	62.1%	381 (52.5%)	107 (14.7%)	147 (20.2%)	13 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.2%)	67 (9.2%)	55.6	998^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.4%		44.1	1243^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.0%	245	59.0	57.0	51.0	75.0	66.0	63.0	64.0	91.0	58.0	$11,301	$890	$10,410
Argyle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2625 Spencers Plantation Blvd	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0375	722	59	12.3	63.2%	192 (26.6%)	291 (40.3%)	152 (21.1%)	19 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (9.1%)	52.1	1090^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%		49.9	1117^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.5%	27	59.0	55.0	49.0	86.0	53.0	73.0	61.0	69.0	59.0	$10,921	$760	$10,161
Rideout Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3065 Apalachicola Blvd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2875	768	55	14.0	49.7%	484 (63.0%)	71 (9.2%)	123 (16.0%)	14 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	68 (8.9%)	56	983^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.1%		53.7	1021^st of 2258 public elementary schools	54.8%	38	62.0	52.0	60.0		71.0	63.0	68.0		67.0	$9,860	$501	$9,359
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1630 Woodpecker Ln	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3475	496	39	12.7	57.7%	317 (63.9%)	46 (9.3%)	70 (14.1%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	51 (10.3%)	54	1043^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.4%		40.9	1334^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.9%	291	79.0	67.0	48.0	63.0	61.0	65.0	45.0	80.0	66.0	$13,418	$1,097	$12,321
Tynes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1550 Tynes Blvd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3850	1,047	76	13.7	54.6%	574 (54.8%)	193 (18.4%)	177 (16.9%)	13 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (8.5%)	53.9	1046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%		59.1	904^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.0%	142	60.0	64.0	58.0	73.0	60.0	64.0	47.0	80.0	63.0	$10,247	$641	$9,607
Oakleaf Village Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	410 Oakleaf Village Pkwy	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2425	1,022	77	13.2	57.0%	315 (30.8%)	355 (34.7%)	209 (20.5%)	45 (4.4%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	89 (8.7%)	58.5	915^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.2%		61.5	843^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	62.7%	72	67.0	59.0	63.0		78.0	50.0	63.0		69.0	$10,212	$582	$9,631
S Bryan Jennings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	215 Corona Dr	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3175	492	39	12.7	79.9%	133 (27.0%)	157 (31.9%)	150 (30.5%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.7%)	55.7	995^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.6%		50.9	1094^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.6%	99	56.0	66.0	61.0	69.0	56.0	72.0	55.0	71.0	71.0	$12,010	$1,593	$10,417

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Ridgeview Elementary School attend?

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

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

Is Ridgeview Elementary School a good school?

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks 1117^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Ridgeview Elementary School in?

Clay

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview Elementary School?

Students at Ridgeview Elementary School are 51% White, 23% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 592 students attended Ridgeview Elementary School.

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