Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruby Bridges Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruby Bridges Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ruby Bridges Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
![This chart displays total students of Ruby Bridges Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Ruby Bridges Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/158000/157892/ruby-bridges-elementary-school-chart-Ba4hKy.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Ruby Bridges Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruby Bridges Elementary School is 0.66, which is less 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
#167 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/158000/157892/ruby-bridges-elementary-school-chart-Ba4hKq.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
9%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/158000/157892/ruby-bridges-elementary-school-chart-hyTCJ5.png)
Hispanic
9%
25%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/158000/157892/ruby-bridges-elementary-school-chart-3BA5at.png)
Black
3%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/158000/157892/ruby-bridges-elementary-school-chart-qE6jHg.png)
White
33%
50%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/158000/157892/ruby-bridges-elementary-school-chart-ydzM0P.png)
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/158000/157892/ruby-bridges-elementary-school-chart-MgP8TD.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/158000/157892/ruby-bridges-elementary-school-chart-b0OL5dt.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ruby Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/158000/157892/ruby-bridges-elementary-school-chart-b2F4zpM.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby Bridges Elementary School's ranking?
Ruby Bridges Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ruby Bridges Elementary School often compared to?
Ruby Bridges Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fernwood Elementary School, Canyon Creek 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 40% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ruby Bridges Elementary School?
474 students attend Ruby Bridges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ruby Bridges Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruby Bridges Elementary School?
Ruby Bridges Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ruby Bridges Elementary School offer ?
Ruby Bridges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruby Bridges Elementary School part of?
Ruby Bridges Elementary School is part of Northshore School District.
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