Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Ridge Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Ridge Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
West Ridge Elementary School is ranked #467 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are West Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
West Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seltice Elementary School, Ponderosa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary School?
434 students attend West Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Ridge Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Ridge Elementary School?
West Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Ridge Elementary School offer ?
West Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Ridge Elementary School part of?
West Ridge Elementary School is part of Post Falls School District.
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