What grades does Ridgebury Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Ridgebury Elementary School serves students in Ridgefield, CT. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Ridgebury Elementary School located?

You can find Ridgebury Elementary School in Ridgefield, CT.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgebury Elementary School?

At Ridgebury Elementary School, there are approximately 15.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Ridgefield, CT?

Ridgebury Elementary School is among the schools serving Ridgefield, CT. The school is part of the local school system.

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Ridgebury Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Ridgefield, Connecticut|Ridgefield School District

Ridgefield, CT 06877

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Back to School Night - Little Stars, RP Co-opEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Wed

BOE Meeting Public SessionEventDistrict-wide

https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public

Oct

Mon

Columbus Day - Schools ClosedEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

BOE Meeting Public SessionEventDistrict-wide

https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public

Oct

Wed

Staff PD - Schools Closed for StudentsEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Staff PD - Schools Closed for StudentsEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

351

Student:Teacher

15.3:1

Locale

Town

District

Ridgefield School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

6.3%

Phone

(203)894-5875

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

75-79%

Math Proficiency

75-79%

Chronic Absenteeism

10.2%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

360

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

24.33

100% fully certified

Psychologists

1.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.25

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,082

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$16,581

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$29,323

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 2%State 15%Local 83%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.5%

Unemployment rate

7.3%

Uninsured residents

8.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

856

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

790

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

268 (34%)

Autism

175 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

169 (21%)

Speech/Language Impairment

106 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

47 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

10 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

322

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

Back to School Night - Little Stars, RP Co-op

Event

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

BOE Meeting Public Session

https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public

Event

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Columbus Day - Schools Closed

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Ridgefield School District. Ridgebury Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Staff PDDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Staff PDDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	First Day for Students - Early DismissalDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Students - Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Back to School Night - Little Stars, RP Co-opDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Staff PD - Schools Closed for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Staff PD - Schools Closed for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Schools Closed - NJEA ConventionDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	BOE Reorganization MeetingDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Dismissal Students and StaffDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff PDDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	BOE Meeting Public SessionDistrict-wide https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—