Enrollment
427
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodinville, WA
East Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530591002428
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ridge Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Woodinville · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Woodinville, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591002428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Ridge Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Ridge Elementary
East Ridge Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodinville, Washington, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Washington average.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Woodinville's public schools, it stands alongside Ruby Bridges Elementary (503 students): East Ridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside East Ridge Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Ridge Elementary compares
East Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 87% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 7.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, East Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes East Ridge Elementary.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Woodinville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ruby Bridges Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Northshore Networks
Alternative education program
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Hollywood Hill Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 15:1 students per teacher
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Cottage Lake Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Ridge Elementary
How many students attend East Ridge Elementary?
East Ridge Elementary has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodinville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Ridge Elementary?
5.7% of students at East Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Ridge Elementary is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Woodinville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ridge Elementary?
East Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Woodinville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Woodinville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodinville on the city page.
Is East Ridge Elementary a good school?
East Ridge Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northshore School District?
Besides East Ridge Elementary, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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