Enrollment
758
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Ridge Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Ridge Elementary
South Ridge Elementary is a large elementary school in Ridgefield, Washington, enrolling 758 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 758 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ridgefield School District spends $12,438 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ridgefield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunset Ridge Intermediate School (616 students): South Ridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 19.9:1).
Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,249 students) and Union Ridge Elementary (708 students) alongside South Ridge 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 South Ridge Elementary compares
South Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgefield School District, which includes South Ridge Elementary.
$12,438
Per student
-36%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.2%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~758 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Ridge Elementary a good school?
South Ridge Elementary earns 49/100 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 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.
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