Ridgewood Elementary

Public K-3

2820 Merriman St
Port Neches, TX 77651-5308

(409) 722-7641

District: Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,114

Students who attend Ridgewood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Port Neches Middle
High:	Port Neches-Groves High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 431

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

Hispanic:

23.9%

Asian:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.8%

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Student Body

Compare Details Ridgewood Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Ridgewood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), Hispanic (23.9%), Asian (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elementary is 16.7. 5 elementary schools in the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ridgewood Elementary employs 25.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgewood Elementary is $9,114, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd) 322^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Ridgewood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	501	5	11	15	n/a	n/a	n/a	532
1989	464	1	12	10	0	n/a	n/a	487
1990	463	1	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	484
1991	462	3	8	19	0	n/a	n/a	492
1992	457	4	9	22	0	n/a	n/a	492
1993	470	3	9	21	0	n/a	n/a	503
1994	390	6	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	419
1995	341	5	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	365
1996	341	5	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	365
1997	328	7	15	12	0	n/a	n/a	362
1998	297	7	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	322
1999	304	10	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	337
2000	292	7	19	12	1	n/a	n/a	331
2001	299	11	19	12	4	n/a	n/a	345
2002	313	6	20	13	2	n/a	n/a	354
2003	313	6	20	13	2	n/a	n/a	354
2004	307	10	25	13	2	n/a	n/a	357
2005	320	14	28	25	7	n/a	n/a	394
2006	302	14	20	31	7	n/a	n/a	374
2007	302	13	28	38	6	n/a	n/a	387
2008	282	19	36	45	5	n/a	n/a	387
2009	286	16	40	58	3	n/a	n/a	403
2010	263	17	50	49	1	n/a	n/a	380
2011	264	14	42	73	2	0	10	405
2012	263	13	47	69	4	0	7	403
2013	277	12	57	69	2	0	8	425
2014	265	15	64	71	2	0	9	426
2015	286	15	59	65	0	1	14	440
2016	282	19	55	84	0	1	11	452
2017	267	17	55	78	0	1	9	427
2018	273	16	53	73	1	0	11	427
2019	262	15	59	92	0	0	10	438
2020	259	15	62	94	0	0	9	439
2021	262	13	48	85	0	0	9	417
2022	259	25	48	96	0	0	8	436
2023	241	22	53	103	1	0	11	431

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 Ridgewood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	532	26.0	20.4	n/a
1989	487	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	484	27.0	17.9	n/a
1991	492	27.3	18.0	n/a
1992	492	30.1	16.3	9.3
1993	503	33.0	15.2	12.1
1994	419	29.6	14.2	5
1995	365	21.0	17.4	10.4
1996	365	21.0	17.4	10.4
1997	362	26.0	13.9	8.6
1998	322	22.5	14.3	9.6
1999	337	19.3	17.5	12.2
2000	331	21.1	15.7	14.5
2001	345	23.0	15.0	12.2
2002	354	22.0	16.1	18.1
2003	354	22.0	16.1	18.1
2004	357	22.3	16.0	12.6
2005	394	26.0	15.2	18.5
2006	374	23.8	15.7	20.1
2007	387	24.0	16.1	14.7
2008	387	24.3	15.9	16
2009	403	24.9	16.2	21.6
2010	380	24.0	15.8	20.8
2011	405	24.0	16.8	13.3
2012	403	24.7	16.2	28.5
2013	425	25.8	16.4	26.8
2014	426	25.4	16.7	34.7
2015	440	27.0	16.2	30.9
2016	452	27.0	16.7	26.3
2017	427	27.0	15.8	24.4
2018	427	26.0	16.4	26.7
2019	438	26.0	16.8	33.1
2020	439	25.0	17.5	26.4
2021	417	26.0	16.0	26.6
2022	436	26.0	16.7	33
2023	431	25.7	16.7	41.8

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 Ridgewood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	532	26.0	20.4	n/a
1989	487	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	484	27.0	17.9	n/a
1991	492	27.3	18.0	n/a
1992	492	30.1	16.3	9.3
1993	503	33.0	15.2	12.1
1994	419	29.6	14.2	5
1995	365	21.0	17.4	10.4
1996	365	21.0	17.4	10.4
1997	362	26.0	13.9	8.6
1998	322	22.5	14.3	9.6
1999	337	19.3	17.5	12.2
2000	331	21.1	15.7	14.5
2001	345	23.0	15.0	12.2
2002	354	22.0	16.1	18.1
2003	354	22.0	16.1	18.1
2004	357	22.3	16.0	12.6
2005	394	26.0	15.2	18.5
2006	374	23.8	15.7	20.1
2007	387	24.0	16.1	14.7
2008	387	24.3	15.9	16
2009	403	24.9	16.2	21.6
2010	380	24.0	15.8	20.8
2011	405	24.0	16.8	13.3
2012	403	24.7	16.2	28.5
2013	425	25.8	16.4	26.8
2014	426	25.4	16.7	34.7
2015	440	27.0	16.2	30.9
2016	452	27.0	16.7	26.3
2017	427	27.0	15.8	24.4
2018	427	26.0	16.4	26.7
2019	438	26.0	16.8	33.1
2020	439	25.0	17.5	26.4
2021	417	26.0	16.0	26.6
2022	436	26.0	16.7	33
2023	431	25.7	16.7	41.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgewood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$626 (8.0%)	$7,199 (92.0%)	$7,825
2020	$562 (6.8%)	$7,748 (93.2%)	$8,309
2021	$1,020 (11.2%)	$8,094 (88.8%)	$9,114

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgewood Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ridgewood Elementary)	57	63	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd))	52	54	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Elementary)	58	54	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd))	59	40	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	431	1.6%
African American	15	22	46.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	59	53	10.2%
Hispanic	92	103	12%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	262	241	8%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.1%	41.8%	8.7%

Schools Near Ridgewood Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2023)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2023)	STAAR Reading (2023)			STAAR Mathematics (2023)			STAAR Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgewood Elementary	Public	K-3	2820 Merriman St	Port Neches	77651	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 722-7641	431	26	16.7	41.8%	241 (55.9%)	22 (5.1%)	103 (23.9%)	53 (12.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)								(n/a)				63.0			54.0				$9,114	$1,020	$8,094
Port Neches Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	2820 Merriman	Port Neches	77651	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 722-4244	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Port Neches Elementary	Public	4-5	2101 Llano St	Port Neches	77651	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 722-2262	378	29	13.0	40.5%	233 (61.6%)	13 (3.4%)	98 (25.9%)	27 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	71.4	1110^th of 4647 public elementary schools	76.1%		65.7	1337^th of 4581 public elementary schools	70.8%	227					61.0	71.0		41.0	60.0	45.0	$9,775	$1,505	$8,270
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	200 S 6th St	Nederland	77627	Jefferson County	Nederland Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 722-0236	432	31	13.9	53.5%	227 (52.5%)	27 (6.3%)	146 (33.8%)	14 (3.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	86.1	523^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	88.7%		94.4	199^th of 4581 public elementary schools	95.7%	324				64.0	78.0		49.0	79.0			$10,974	$906	$10,068
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2611 Ave H	Nederland	77627	Jefferson County	Nederland Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 722-3484	576	39	14.7	69.4%	144 (25.0%)	67 (11.6%)	276 (47.9%)	67 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.6%)	70.1	1159^th of 4647 public elementary schools	75.1%		78.1	834^th of 4581 public elementary schools	81.8%	325	33.0	20.0	0.0	57.0	52.0		53.0	55.0			$9,872	$1,202	$8,671
Langham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	800 S 12th St	Nederland	77627	Jefferson County	Nederland Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 722-4324	428	29	14.5	54.9%	264 (61.7%)	14 (3.3%)	97 (22.7%)	25 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.1%)	75.3	946^th of 4647 public elementary schools	79.6%		85.2	552^nd of 4581 public elementary schools	88.0%	394				65.0	57.0		53.0	54.0			$11,069	$1,167	$9,903
Port Neches Intermediate	Public	3-5	1522 Heisler	Port Neches	77651	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 722-4244	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Woodcrest Elementary	Public	K-3	1522 Heisler St	Port Neches	77651	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 724-2309	311	22	14.0	50.2%	211 (67.8%)	4 (1.3%)	78 (25.1%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)								(n/a)				39.0			35.0				$11,104	$1,551	$9,554
West Groves Early Learning Center	Public	PK	5856 9th Ave	Port Arthur	77642	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 963-1215	108	6	18.0	65.7%	44 (40.7%)	2 (1.9%)	46 (42.6%)	9 (8.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)								(n/a)											$13,484	$2,062	$11,422
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 9th Ave	Port Arthur	77642	Jefferson County	Port Arthur Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 984-4100	600	37	16.2	84.7%	19 (3.2%)	371 (61.8%)	165 (27.5%)	14 (2.3%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	16.6	4211^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.4%		15.5	4180^th of 4581 public elementary schools	8.8%	31				19.0	26.0	38.0	10.0	45.0	19.0	12.0	$11,009	$1,275	$9,733

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgewood Elementary

How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended Ridgewood Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Ridgewood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ridgewood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Port Neches Middle
High : Port Neches-Groves High School

What district is Ridgewood Elementary in?

Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Ridgewood Elementary?

Students at Ridgewood Elementary are 56% White, 24% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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