- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent, WA
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530396001603
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Ridge Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 19
- schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 19 schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396001603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Meadow Ridge Elementary School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 530396001603 · Kent, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 16.3:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Meadow Ridge Elementary School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+18.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Meadow Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- Kentwood High
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- Kentlake High
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- This school 423
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Meadow Ridge Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Ridge Elementary School compares
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 33.1%
White 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Largest group: Asian at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Meadow Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Kent
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Millennium Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Scenic Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Park Orchard Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Kent Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kent, WA. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
58.5% of students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is Asian at 33.1% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadow Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 19 schools in Kent, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kent on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Meadow Ridge Elementary School, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.