Welcome to Ridgeview Elementary (K - 2nd)

Enrollment

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on April 14, 2025.  

• Step One: Visit the enrollment page to enroll. You will start by filling out the Pre-Registration form on the enrollment page. (If you have a preschooler at the Early Childhood Center you do need to do this step.)
• Step Two: Schedule Kindergarten Screening or email Ralyne Barrett.  (This step is ONLY for students that do NOT attend the Early Childhood Center for Preschool. All ECC Preschool students will be screened by their Preschool Teacher) 
• If you have any questions please call the Ridgeview office at 616-887-8218 or email Ralyne Barrett. 

About Ridgeview Elementary

Ridgeview Elementary is a Kindergarten thru 2^nd grade learning community that serves approximately 600 students within Sparta Area Schools. Our mission is to provide high quality educational opportunities to ensure success for all. Our core principles include; cultivating a culture of respectful relationships, focus on effective instruction, utilize a data driven decision making model and expecting excellence in all we do. It is our desire that through our core principles we will accomplish our vision targets, which include; differentiating learning opportunities to meet individual needs in order to increase student achievement across all performance levels. 

One of our greatest strengths at Ridgeview is the commitment to early literacy by providing a Balanced Literacy learning environment. The emphasis in our building is establishing a strong foundation in literacy and mathematical practices in conjunction with a love of learning within a safe, orderly, and caring environment. We are dedicated to serving our students and families as we provide a foundational learning experience.  

Not only do our students receive the academic support they need; but also the skills necessary to be successful in all walks of life. All within our Ridgeview family model being safe, kind, responsible, and respectful. Positive behaviors are modeled and built through intentional teaching of expected behaviors.  Our staff is committed to working through an active partnership with parents and the community to help the students achieve personal success.  

Our goal is that every family at Ridgeview Elementary experiences a caring and engaging environment where each feels welcome and encouraged to flourish. We look forward to the shared partnership and commitment to our Ridgeview community each day!