- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Puyallup, WA
Ridgecrest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridgecrest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530696001795
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgecrest Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgecrest Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ridgecrest Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530696001795 · Puyallup, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 16.9:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Ridgecrest Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ridgecrest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puyallup High
Puyallup High School
1,815 students
- Gov John Roger
Gov John Rogers High School
1,788 students
- Emerald Ridge
Emerald Ridge High School
1,599 students
- Dessie F Evans
Dessie F Evans Elementary
919 students
- Ballou Jr High
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- This school 456
Ridgecrest Elementary
456 students
What this shows Ridgecrest Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgecrest Elementary compares
Ridgecrest Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 8.8%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Ridgecrest Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgecrest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgecrest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Puyallup
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pope Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Shaw Road Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Firgrove Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Fruitland Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Frank Brouillet Elem
Standard public school
541 students 17.5:1 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgecrest Elementary
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary?
Ridgecrest Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Ridgecrest Elementary?
33.6% of students at Ridgecrest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgecrest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridgecrest Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgecrest Elementary?
Ridgecrest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Ridgecrest Elementary rank among elementary schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Puyallup, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Puyallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Puyallup School District?
Besides Ridgecrest Elementary, Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students), Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students), and Emerald Ridge High School (1,599 students). See the Puyallup School District district page for the complete list.