Excellent
#135 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 6% in state
Grand Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Issaquah School District · Issaquah, WA
An Issaquah School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1739 NE Park Dr, Issaquah, WA 98029
- Math 84% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Ridge Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 83% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Ridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,058
Median home value
$964,400
Median rent
$2,625/mo
College educated
72.6%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons at the HighlandsPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Issaquah Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Eastside Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Snoqualmie Springs SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Issaquah School District
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #11 of 30
- District spending per student
- $17,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Ridge Elementary is listed in Issaquah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Ridge Elementary
Grand Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Issaquah, WA, part of Issaquah School District, serving approximately 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Ridge Elementary
What grades does Grand Ridge Elementary serve?
Grand Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Grand Ridge Elementary?
Grand Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Ridge Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Ridge Elementary rank in WA?
Grand Ridge Elementary ranks #135 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Grand Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Grand Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Ridge Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grand Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Grand Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grand Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Ridge Elementary?
7.9% of students at Grand Ridge Elementary 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
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (425) 837-7926
- Area population (ZIP 98029)
- 30,930
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98029; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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