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#1055 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 47% in state
South Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Ridgefield School District · Ridgefield, WA
A Ridgefield School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
502 NW 199TH STREET, Ridgefield, WA 98642
- Math 59% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Ridge Elementary score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South 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 Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,163/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgefield), 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
$119,316
Median home value
$622,800
Median rent
$1,938/mo
College educated
41.2%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98642; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Tree Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Wisdom Ridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Chinook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| The Gardner School of Arts & SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ridgefield School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Ridge Elementary is listed in Ridgefield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Ridge Elementary
South Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Ridgefield, WA, part of Ridgefield School District, serving approximately 746 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,055 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Ridge Elementary
What grades does South Ridge Elementary serve?
South Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend South Ridge Elementary?
South Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ridge Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Ridge Elementary rank in WA?
South Ridge Elementary ranks #1,055 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is South Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 South Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Ridge Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, South Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Ridge Elementary?
30.7% of students at South 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (360) 619-1500
- Area population (ZIP 98642)
- 26,379
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 98642; 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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