- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lacey, WA
River Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530585001208
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
River Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
River Ridge High School held near 1,524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.1 → 73.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 530585001208 · Lacey, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,547 enr · 20.1:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Timberline High School (1,401 students)
River Ridge High School held near 1,524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.1 → 73.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
River Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River Ridge High School
1,547 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,401 students
- North Thurston
North Thurston High School
1,378 students
- Nisqually Midd
Nisqually Middle School
789 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
776 students
- Meadows Elemen
Meadows Elementary
765 students
What this shows River Ridge High School reports 1,547 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Ridge High School compares
River Ridge High School 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,547 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,547
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 40 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 15.0%
Asian 11.3%
African American 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, River Ridge High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Thurston Public Schools reports $17,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Lacey
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,547 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Ridge High School
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has 1,547 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,476 (2022-23) → 1,524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Ridge High School?
33.7% of students at River Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge High School is White at 34.5% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 River Ridge High School rank among high schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lacey, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides River Ridge High School, North Thurston Public Schools also operates Timberline High School (1,401 students), North Thurston High School (1,378 students), and Nisqually Middle School (789 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.