- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530735003660 · Ridgefield, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 19.9:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,249 students)
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgefield Hig
Ridgefield High School
1,249 students
- South Ridge El
South Ridge Elementary
758 students
- Union Ridge El
Union Ridge Elementary
708 students
- View Ridge Mid
View Ridge Middle School
666 students
- This school
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
616 students
- Wisdom Ridge A 200
Wisdom Ridge Academy
200 students
What this shows Sunset Ridge Intermediate School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ridge Intermediate School compares
Sunset Ridge Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $14,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~616 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.