Enrollment
616
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ridgefield, WA
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ridge Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530735003660
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ridgefield, WA.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530735003660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset Ridge Intermediate School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ridgefield, Washington, enrolling 616 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 616 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 418 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #372, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ridgefield School District spends $12,438 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,249 students) and South Ridge Elementary (758 students) alongside Sunset Ridge Intermediate School.
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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School compares
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Sunset Ridge Intermediate School 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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School.
$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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| View Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wisdom Ridge Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ridge Intermediate School'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
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~616 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is 19.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?
19.2% of students at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School a good school?
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. 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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,249 students), South Ridge Elementary (758 students), and Union Ridge Elementary (708 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.
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