- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orting, WA
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530645002813
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Orting · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Orting, WA.
School address
District: Orting School District · Washington
NCES ID 530645002813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 530645002813 · Orting, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
723 enr · 19:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Orting High School (876 students)
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orting High Sc
Orting High School
876 students
- This school
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
723 students
- Orting Middle
Orting Middle School
643 students
- Orting Primary
Orting Primary School
567 students
- Orting Special 12
Orting Special Education
12 students
What this shows Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School compares
Ptarmigan 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Washington - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 723 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orting School District reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orting High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orting Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orting Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orting Special Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary 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 (~723 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has 723 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orting, WA. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
26.0% of students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Orting, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Orting?
By Resource Investment Index, Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Orting, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Orting on the city page.
What other schools are in Orting School District?
Besides Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School, Orting School District also operates Orting High School (876 students), Orting Middle School (643 students), and Orting Primary School (567 students). See the Orting School District district page for the complete list.