Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ridge View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ridge View Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Ridge View Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge View Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 696 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
7%
White
82%
76%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge View Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge View Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Ridge View Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saddle Peak Elementary School, Emily Dickinson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ridge View Elementary School?
438 students attend Ridge View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ridge View Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge View Elementary School?
Ridge View Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridge View Elementary School offer ?
Ridge View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge View Elementary School part of?
Ridge View Elementary School is part of Belgrade Elementary School District.
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