Ridgewood Park Elementary's 2023-24 school grade of a high B continued a remarkable academic turnaround that began under Principal Rebecca Yedvobnick in 2021. The school now tracks its ELA proficiency improvement publicly — from 26% to 50% — as a reminder to students and families that progress is real and measurable. Principal Yedvobnick's stated goal is an "A" school grade. The campus also joined OCPS's Let's Read reading challenge running through April 2026 and continues its two-counselor model for social-emotional support, which is unusual for a campus of 469 students.

Q1. What is the academic turnaround story at Ridgewood Park Elementary?

Ans. Ridgewood Park Elementary has gone from an F school grade in 2020-21 to a high B in 2023-24. Principal tracks this progress publicly and credits it to a school-wide commitment to instruction, student recognition, and making sure every child feels safe and valued from the moment they arrive.

Q2. Does Ridgewood Park Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Ridgewood Park Elementary offers a Gifted and Talented program through OCPS. Given the school's academic improvement trajectory, the GT program runs alongside general education initiatives aimed at moving all students forward. Contact the school at (407) 578-1290 to learn about the fall referral timeline.

Q3. What two-counselor setup does Ridgewood Park have?

Ans. Ridgewood Park Elementary has two full-time school counselors — an unusual level of counseling support for a campus of 469 students. That reflects a deliberate investment in student social-emotional wellbeing. Families with concerns can reach either counselor through the front office.

Q4. What is Principal Yedvobnick's background at Ridgewood Park?

Ans. Rebecca Yedvobnick served as assistant principal at Ridgewood Park from 2018 to 2021 before being appointed principal in summer 2021. She's been the one leading the school's grade improvement through an intentional focus on what she calls an "exceptional educational experience" for every student.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Ridgewood Park Elementary?

Ans. Ridgewood Park Elementary is in the Pine Hills area of northwest Orlando. Students typically continue to middle and high schools in the OCPS system serving that corridor. Confirm your specific feeder assignment through the OCPS school locator at ocps.net.