- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Union Ridge Elementary held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530735001107 · Ridgefield, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 15.1:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,249 students)
Union Ridge Elementary held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Union Ridge Elementary 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
- This school
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 Union Ridge Elementary reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Ridge Elementary compares
Union 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $14,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~708 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.