Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1304 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orting Primary School, Maple Lawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
623 students attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is part of Orting School District.
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