Ridgecrest Elementary School

16516 10th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Ridgecrest Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#405 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
63%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
73%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
13%
9%
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Hispanic
14%
25%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
46%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
13%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgecrest Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ridgecrest Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgecrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Lake Elementary School, Cascade K-8 Community School, Meridian Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
439 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ridgecrest Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Elementary School?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary School offer ?
Ridgecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary School part of?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is part of Shoreline School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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