Enrollment
723
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is a large elementary school in Orting, Washington, enrolling 723 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 723 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 389 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #312, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 723 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Orting School District spends $15,590 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Orting School District also operates Orting High School (876 students) and Orting Middle School (643 students) alongside Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School.
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 Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School compares
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orting School District, which includes Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School.
$15,590
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 71.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- -
Similar elementary 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 (~723 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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