Enrollment
503
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodinville, WA
Ruby Bridges Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ruby Bridges Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530591003746
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruby Bridges Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Woodinville · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruby Bridges Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby Bridges Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Woodinville, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591003746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruby Bridges Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruby Bridges Elementary
Ruby Bridges Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodinville, Washington, enrolling 503 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.9% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 503 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and White (28%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Woodinville's public schools, it stands alongside Northshore Networks (434 students): Ruby Bridges Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 19.7:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Ruby Bridges Elementary.
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 Ruby Bridges Elementary compares
Ruby Bridges Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 85% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Asian 50.6%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Ruby Bridges Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Ruby Bridges Elementary.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Ruby Bridges Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruby Bridges Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Woodinville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northshore Networks
Alternative education program
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
East Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Hollywood Hill Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 15:1 students per teacher
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Cottage Lake Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~503 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby Bridges Elementary
How many students attend Ruby Bridges Elementary?
Ruby Bridges Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodinville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruby Bridges Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruby Bridges Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Ruby Bridges Elementary?
6.9% of students at Ruby Bridges Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruby Bridges Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ruby Bridges Elementary is Asian at 50.6% of enrollment, in Woodinville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruby Bridges Elementary?
Ruby Bridges Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ruby Bridges Elementary rank among schools in Woodinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruby Bridges Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Woodinville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodinville on the city page.
Is Ruby Bridges Elementary a good school?
Ruby Bridges Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Northshore School District?
Besides Ruby Bridges Elementary, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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