Ridgewood Elementary School
Tel:
(253)373-7482
- Ridgewood Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Ridgewood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ridgewood Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ridgewood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ridgewood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #209 out of 2,014 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 25% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 23% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 43% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kent School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ridgewood Elementary School is Lindbergh Senior High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northwood Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fairwood Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Renton Northwood Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 649 students
0.5 miles
17007 Se 184th St
Renton, WA 98058
(253)373-7780 0.5 7-8 649 - Renton Fairwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 372 students
1.2 miles
16600 148th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253)373-7491 1.2 PK-6 372 - Renton Carriage Crest Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 472 students
1.4 miles
18235 140th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253)373-7597 1.4 PK-6 472 - Kent Lake Youngs Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 494 students
1.7 miles
19660 142nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253)373-7646 1.7 PK-6 494 - Renton Maywood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1138 students
2.2 miles
14490 168th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425)837-6900 2.2 6-8 1138
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