Serving 290 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 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: View Ridge Elementary School serves the northeast part of Seattle, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 1.6 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
View Ridge Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
View Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of View Ridge Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#37 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
9%
Hispanic
8%
27%
Black
3%
5%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is View Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
View Ridge Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 2,088 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?
290 students attend View Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of View Ridge Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of View Ridge Elementary School?
View Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
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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