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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD·NCES 483543004021

RIDGEWOOD EL

2820 MERRIMAN ST, PORT NECHES, TX 77651 · (409)722-7641 · Jefferson County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 594 · STATE 485
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

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Test scores

STAAR 2022-23 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
82.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +25.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
73.0%
TX avg 39.4% . +16.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
431
+4 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 16.4:1
% White
56%
was 64%
% Hispanic
24%
was 17%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
12%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About RIDGEWOOD EL

As a mid-tier K-12 campus in PORT NECHES, Texas, RIDGEWOOD EL hosts students from the surrounding community from grade M, part of PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD.

PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD comprises 9 schools with combined enrollment of 5,349 students; RIDGEWOOD EL is among them.

On the income-and-resources front, Class-load math at RIDGEWOOD EL comes out to about 16.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.7:1, putting RIDGEWOOD EL higher than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Jefferson County) logs that median household earnings sit near $60,026, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. RIDGEWOOD EL is one of 92 public schools in Jefferson County (combined enrollment of about 42,825 students).

Nearest neighbor: PORT NECHES PRI, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Over the past 5-year window. Looking back 5 years, enrollment at RIDGEWOOD EL has remained close to its prior level, going from 427 students in 2018 to 431 in 2023. The White share of enrollment declined from 64% to 56% over that span.

On allk12, the feed for RIDGEWOOD EL typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
253,878
Census ACS
Median income
$60,026
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
42,825 students

Quick facts

School name
RIDGEWOOD EL
District
PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD
Address
2820 MERRIMAN ST, PORT NECHES, TX 77651
Phone
(409)722-7641
County
Jefferson County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
483543004021
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About RIDGEWOOD EL
Is RIDGEWOOD EL an elementary, middle, or high school?
RIDGEWOOD EL is a combined-grade school covering grades M-M.
How many teachers does RIDGEWOOD EL have?
Teacher count for RIDGEWOOD EL is not reported; the student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 16.8:1.
Who oversees RIDGEWOOD EL?
RIDGEWOOD EL is overseen by PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD in Jefferson County.
What city is RIDGEWOOD EL in?
RIDGEWOOD EL is located in PORT NECHES, TX.
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