Enrollment
200
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+127% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wisdom Ridge Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wisdom Ridge Academy
Wisdom Ridge Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ridgefield, Washington, enrolling 200 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 127% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 200 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ridgefield School District spends $12,438 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ridgefield's public schools, it stands alongside Ridgefield Early Learning Center (100 students): Wisdom Ridge Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (40:1 vs 33.3:1).
Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,249 students) and South Ridge Elementary (758 students) alongside Wisdom Ridge Academy.
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 Wisdom Ridge Academy compares
Wisdom Ridge Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgefield School District, which includes Wisdom Ridge Academy.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~200 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wisdom Ridge Academy a good school?
Wisdom Ridge Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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