- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgefield, WA
Wisdom Ridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wisdom Ridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530735003811
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisdom Ridge Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 40:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisdom Ridge Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisdom Ridge Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ridgefield, WA.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530735003811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wisdom Ridge Academy grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530735003811 · Ridgefield, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 40:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,249 students)
Wisdom Ridge Academy grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wisdom Ridge Academy 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
- Sunset Ridge I
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
616 students
- This school 200
Wisdom Ridge Academy
200 students
What this shows Wisdom Ridge Academy reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisdom Ridge Academy compares
Wisdom Ridge Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40:1 | ▲ 127% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
40:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Wisdom Ridge Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Wisdom Ridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| View Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisdom Ridge Academy'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
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Ridgefield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wisdom Ridge Academy
How many students attend Wisdom Ridge Academy?
Wisdom Ridge Academy has 200 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ridgefield, WA. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisdom Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisdom Ridge Academy is 40:1, which is 127% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wisdom Ridge Academy?
22.6% of students at Wisdom Ridge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisdom Ridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wisdom Ridge Academy is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisdom Ridge Academy?
Wisdom Ridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wisdom Ridge Academy rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisdom Ridge Academy ranks #1 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 Wisdom Ridge Academy, 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.