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Ridge Street Elementary School

735 RIDGE ST NEWARK NJ 07104

Ranked 176 of 257 in New Jersey

Top schools in Newark
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ridge Street Elementary School

735 RIDGE ST NEWARK NJ 07104

About Ridge Street Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 33% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
578
Total Students
$82146
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 88.9%
Black 8.8%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 1%
White
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
88.9%
Black
8.8%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 578
50.5%
292 Female
49.5%
286 Male

Student Population

578 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

318 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ridge Street Elementary School Contact Information

Address

735 RIDGE ST NEWARK NJ 07104

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Phone

(973) 268-5210

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TOP 176 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ridge Street Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ridge Street Elementary received district recognition and highlighted students' academic achievements, with top Algebra scores in the whole district.

FAQ

Q1: Is there a school garden at Ridge Street Elementary School?

A1: Yes, the school has a garden as an outdoor space that supports student education in plants and sustainability.


Q2: How does Ridge Street Elementary School recognize students for their successes?

A2: The school recognizes students for their successes with awards and ceremonies.


Q3: Is it possible for students to participate in music programs at Ridge Street Elementary School?

A3: Yes, the school has music programs that support the musical interests of students.


Q4: What is the anti-bullying policy at Ridge Street Elementary School?

A4: Ridge Street Elementary School has an anti-bullying policy and takes bullying very seriously to ensure all students feel comfortable and safe in the school environment.


Q5: Does Ridge Street Elementary offer any types of after-school tutoring?

A5: Yes, the school does have tutoring after school to help students who require additional support in their studies.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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