Enrollment
666
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ridgefield, WA
View Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for View Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530735001108
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
View Ridge Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
View Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, View Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, WA.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530735001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How View Ridge Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at View Ridge Middle School
View Ridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Ridgefield, Washington, enrolling 666 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 666 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 405 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #375, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% 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 View Ridge Middle 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 View Ridge Middle School compares
View Ridge Middle 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Washington - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, View Ridge Middle 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 View Ridge Middle 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 View Ridge Middle 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 |
| Sunset Ridge Intermediate 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 View Ridge Middle 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
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle 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 (~666 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about View Ridge Middle School
How many students attend View Ridge Middle School?
View Ridge Middle School has 666 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at View Ridge Middle School?
20.3% of students at View Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of View Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at View Ridge Middle School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for View Ridge Middle School?
View Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 View Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, View Ridge Middle School ranks #4 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 View Ridge Middle School a good school?
View Ridge Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 View Ridge Middle 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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