Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ridgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
School Overview
Ridgewood Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#196 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
9%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
6%
5%
White
36%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgewood Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ridgewood Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carriage Crest Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Elementary School?
471 students attend Ridgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ridgewood Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Elementary School?
Ridgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ridgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ridgewood Elementary School part of?
Ridgewood Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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