Excellent
#273 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 12% in state
Ritzville Grade School
Elementary School · Ritzville School District · Ritzville, WA
An elementary school in Ritzville, WA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 E 6th Ave., Ritzville, WA 99169
- Math 50% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ritzville Grade School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ritzville Grade 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,161
Median home value
$210,700
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ritzville School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ritzville Grade School is listed in Ritzville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ritzville Grade School
Ritzville Grade School is a public elementary school in Ritzville, WA, part of Ritzville School District, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ritzville Grade School
What grades does Ritzville Grade School serve?
Ritzville Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ritzville Grade School?
Ritzville Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ritzville Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ritzville Grade School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ritzville Grade School rank in WA?
Ritzville Grade School ranks #273 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ritzville Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ritzville Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Ritzville Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ritzville Grade School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ritzville Grade School a charter school?
No, Ritzville Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ritzville Grade School a Title I school?
No, Ritzville Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ritzville Grade School?
55.5% of students at Ritzville Grade 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (509) 659-0232
- Area population (ZIP 99169)
- 2,637
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 99169; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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