Below Average
#1815 of 2,228 schools in WA
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Orting School District · Orting, WA
An Orting School District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
805 Old Pioneer Way NW, Orting, WA 98360
- Math 35% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ptarmigan 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. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orting), 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
$114,801
Median home value
$466,200
Median rent
$2,293/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orting Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| G W Edgerton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Tehaleh Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Warren Hunt ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 702 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Orting School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is listed in Orting School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orting, WA, part of Orting School District, serving approximately 719 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,815 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School serve?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School rank in WA?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks #1,815 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
32.5% of students at Ptarmigan 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
- 719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (360) 893-0595
- Area population (ZIP 98360)
- 14,986
- Area average commute
- 41.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 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 98360; 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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