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Green Ridge Elementary School

1 Green Ridge Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Green Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Green Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Green Ridge Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Green Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Ridge Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#199 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
70%
38%
79%
55%
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
41%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Green Ridge Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Green Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Green Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Green Ridge Elementary School?
554 students attend Green Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Green Ridge Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Ridge Elementary School?
Green Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Green Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Green Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Ridge Elementary School part of?
Green Ridge Elementary School is part of Cumberland Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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