River Ridge Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
River Ridge Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School is 0.80, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
27%
25%
Black
28%
5%
White
11%
50%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary School?
609 students attend River Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of River Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge Elementary School?
River Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does River Ridge Elementary School offer ?
River Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is River Ridge Elementary School part of?
River Ridge Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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