Serving 425 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Ridge Elementary School serves the northwest area of Post Falls, ID, covering approximately 8.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Ridge Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
West Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Ridge Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #383 out of 704 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary School?
425 students attend West Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Ridge Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Ridge Elementary School?
West Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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