- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shoreline, 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 530792001314
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 78
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.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Shoreline · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- 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 #6 of 9 elementary schools in Shoreline, WA.
School address
District: Shoreline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530792001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ridgecrest Elementary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530792001314 · Shoreline, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.7:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Shorecrest High School (1,565 students)
Ridgecrest Elementary held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.5 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
- Shorecrest Hig
Shorecrest High School
1,565 students
- Shorewood High
Shorewood High School
1,544 students
- Albert Einstei
Albert Einstein Middle School
1,032 students
- Kellogg Middle
Kellogg Middle School
991 students
- Meridian Park 589
Meridian Park Elementary School
589 students
- This school 424
Ridgecrest Elementary
424 students
What this shows Ridgecrest Elementary reports 424 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Washington - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,316
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Ridgecrest Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shoreline School District reports $17,316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorecrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shorewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert Einstein Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Park Elementary School | 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
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Shoreline
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meridian Park Elementary School
Standard public school
589 students 19:1 students per teacher
Briarcrest Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Melvin G Syre Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Echo Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
Highland Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 15.3:1 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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgecrest Elementary
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary?
Ridgecrest Elementary has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shoreline, WA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 0% 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?
34.4% 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 44.6% of enrollment, in Shoreline, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
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 Shoreline?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Shoreline, 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 Shoreline on the city page.
What other schools are in Shoreline School District?
Besides Ridgecrest Elementary, Shoreline School District also operates Shorecrest High School (1,565 students), Shorewood High School (1,544 students), and Albert Einstein Middle School (1,032 students). See the Shoreline School District district page for the complete list.