Very Good
#424 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 35% in state
Pacific Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Seaside Sd 10 · Seaside, OR
A Seaside Sd 10 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2000 Spruce Dr, Seaside, OR 97138
- Math 35% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pacific Ridge Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pacific Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,036/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seaside), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,993
Median home value
$433,200
Median rent
$1,004/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Seaside SD 10
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Beach AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Seaside Sd 10
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific Ridge Elementary School is listed in Seaside SD 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Ridge Elementary School
Pacific Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seaside, OR, part of Seaside Sd 10, serving approximately 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Pacific Ridge Elementary School serve?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Ridge Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Ridge Elementary School rank in OR?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School ranks #424 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Pacific Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Ridge Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pacific Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pacific Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pacific Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Pacific Ridge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clatsop County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (503) 738-5161
- Area population (ZIP 97138)
- 11,724
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97138; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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