WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1758 NORTH CLARK FORK PARKWAY
POST FALLS, ID 83854

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Post Falls, Idaho, serving students within the Post Falls School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, West Ridge Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture. The staff works closely with families to encourage active parental involvement, viewing education as a partnership between the home and the classroom. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide events, and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students are encouraged to grow, build lasting friendships, and develop a genuine curiosity for learning.

440

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	22
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
395 (89.8 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.0 %)
Two or More
15 (3.4 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	POST FALLS DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)773-7291
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 78