Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pacific Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seaside Heights Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Seaside, OR, covering approximately 177.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.2 miles and the furthest edge located 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific Ridge Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Strengthening community, inspiring possibility, ensuring opportunity.
School Rankings
Pacific Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Ridge Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School is ranked #583 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pacific Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
557 students attend Pacific Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pacific Ridge Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pacific Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pacific Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School is part of Seaside SD 10 School District.
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