How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mercer Island School District | Ridgefield School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mercer Island, Washington | Ridgefield, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 4,057 | 3,987 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 22.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mercer Island School District | Ridgefield School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,288 | $14,095 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| State Revenue | 56.3% | 58.2% |
| Local Revenue | 37.6% | 35.5% |
Mercer Island School District
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Ridgefield School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mercer Island School District | Ridgefield School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 70.9% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 15.3% |
| Asian | 28.2% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 15.4% | 9.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 4.8% | 20.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mercer Island School District | Ridgefield School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 320:1 | 373.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.5% | 36.8% |
School Types
Mercer Island School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Ridgefield School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.