What grades does Scotland Elementary School serve?

Scotland Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Ridgefield area.

Where is Scotland Elementary School located?

Scotland Elementary School is a town school in Ridgefield, CT.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Scotland Elementary School is 12.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Ridgefield, CT?

Schools in Ridgefield include Scotland Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Ridgefield area.

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Scotland Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Ridgefield, Connecticut|Ridgefield School District

Ridgefield, CT 06877

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Wed

BOE Meeting Public SessionEvent

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Sep

Tue

Staff PDEvent

Sep

Wed

Staff PDEvent

Sep

Thu

First Day for Students - Early DismissalEvent

Sep

Fri

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Sep

Mon

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

333

Student:Teacher

12.8:1

Locale

Town

District

Ridgefield School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

5.4%

Phone

(203)894-5825

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

85-89%

Math Proficiency

75-79%

Chronic Absenteeism

11.0%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

350

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

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)

318

Current enrollment

Stable(-6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

BOE Meeting Public Session

Event

Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Staff PD

Event

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Staff PD

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Staff PD	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Staff PD	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	First Day for Students - Early Dismissal	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Students - Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - Schools Closed	Holiday	—
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	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	BOE Meeting Public Session https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Staff PD - Schools Closed for Students	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Staff PD - Schools Closed for Students	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Schools Closed - NJEA Convention	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	BOE Meeting Public Session https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	BOE Meeting Public Session https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal - Winter Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	BOE Reorganization Meeting https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day - Schools Closed	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	BOE Meeting Public Session https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Dismissal Students and Staff	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - Schools Closed	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	BOE Meeting Public Session https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff PD	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	BOE Meeting Public Session https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday - Schools Closed	Event	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	BOE Meeting Public Session https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	BOE Meeting Public Session https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	BOE Meeting Public Session https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/rpps/Board.nsf/Public	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotland Elementary School

Scotland Elementary School has a total enrollment of 333 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Ridgefield, CT.