- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
Ridgeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 531011001687
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #7 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary ranks #7 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ridgeview Elementary held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 531011001687 · Yakima, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 15.2:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Ridgeview Elementary held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- This school 533
Ridgeview Elementary
533 students
What this shows Ridgeview Elementary reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview Elementary compares
Ridgeview 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 94% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$18,941
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
White 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Ridgeview Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Yakima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Summitview Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Robertson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Terrace Heights Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Elementary
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary?
Ridgeview Elementary has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Ridgeview Elementary?
87.3% of students at Ridgeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Elementary?
Ridgeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ridgeview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary ranks #7 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, 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 Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Ridgeview Elementary, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.