- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ridgefield, WA
South Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530735001106
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Ridge Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, WA.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530735001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
South Ridge Elementary held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 530735001106 · Ridgefield, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 17.6:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,249 students)
South Ridge Elementary held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
South Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgefield Hig
Ridgefield High School
1,249 students
- This school
South Ridge Elementary
758 students
- Union Ridge El
Union Ridge Elementary
708 students
- View Ridge Mid
View Ridge Middle School
666 students
- Sunset Ridge I
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
616 students
- Wisdom Ridge A 200
Wisdom Ridge Academy
200 students
What this shows South Ridge Elementary reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Ridge Elementary compares
South Ridge 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, South Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $14,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| View Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisdom Ridge Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Ridgefield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Ridge Elementary
How many students attend South Ridge Elementary?
South Ridge Elementary has 758 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ridgefield, WA. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ridge Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Ridge Elementary?
20.7% of students at South Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Ridge Elementary is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Ridge Elementary?
South Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 South Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, South Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides South Ridge Elementary, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,249 students), Union Ridge Elementary (708 students), and View Ridge Middle School (666 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.