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Ridgecrest Elementary School

16516 10th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ridgecrest Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#596 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ridgecrest Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ridgecrest Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
18%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ridgecrest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgecrest Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is ranked #596 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ridgecrest Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgecrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Lake Elementary School, Cascade K-8 Community School, Meridian Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
451 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ridgecrest Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Elementary School?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary School offer ?
Ridgecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary School part of?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is part of Shoreline School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgecrest Elementary School located?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is located in the Ridgecrest neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Ridgecrest.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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