Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paradise Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paradise Ridge Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paradise Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradise Ridge Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3716 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradise Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Paradise Ridge Elementary School is ranked #3716 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Paradise Ridge Elementary School?
446 students attend Paradise Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Paradise Ridge Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Ridge Elementary School?
Paradise Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paradise Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Paradise Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Paradise Ridge Elementary School part of?
Paradise Ridge Elementary School is part of Paradise Unified School District.
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