Enrollment
708
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ridgefield, WA
Union Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Union Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530735001107
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Ridge Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, WA.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530735001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Ridge Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Ridge Elementary
Union Ridge Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Ridgefield, Washington, enrolling 708 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 708 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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): Union Ridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,249 students) and South Ridge Elementary (758 students) alongside Union 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 Union Ridge Elementary compares
Union 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 58% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Union 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 Union 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 Union Ridge Elementary 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 | Higher 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 Union 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
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Union Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Union Ridge Elementary?
Union Ridge Elementary has 708 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Ridge Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Union Ridge Elementary?
18.9% of students at Union Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Union Ridge Elementary is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Ridge Elementary?
Union Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Union Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Ridge Elementary ranks #2 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 Union Ridge Elementary a good school?
Union Ridge Elementary earns 47/100 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 Union Ridge Elementary, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,249 students), South Ridge Elementary (758 students), and View Ridge Middle School (666 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.
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