Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, View Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
View Ridge 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
Student Attention
School Overview
View Ridge Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
View Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of View Ridge Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is View Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
View Ridge Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are View Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
View Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornton Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend View Ridge Elementary School?
282 students attend View Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of View Ridge Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of View Ridge Elementary School?
View Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does View Ridge Elementary School offer ?
View Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is View Ridge Elementary School part of?
View Ridge Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is View Ridge Elementary School located?
View Ridge Elementary School is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Seattle.
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