MEADOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kent School District school district, located in Kent, WA with about 549 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Meadow Ridge Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School, located in Kent, Washington, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Kent School District. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction, social-emotional learning, and a supportive environment for students in grades kindergarten through fifth. Like many schools in the district, Meadow Ridge emphasizes student growth through a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school.
The school is known for its commitment to fostering a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and families. With a focus on inclusive practices, Meadow Ridge strives to meet the varying needs of its student population by utilizing school-wide initiatives and community engagement to improve academic outcomes. As part of the Kent School District, the school benefits from a broader network of educational resources, professional development for staff, and district-wide programs designed to create a consistent and equitable learning experience.
For more information, contact Meadow Ridge Elementary School at (253) 373-7870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kent, WA 98030-8767
(253) 373-7870
MEADOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kent, WA with about 549 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kent School District
- Total Students:
- 549
- Teachers:
- 40.23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 549 students
- Asian
- 28.1%
- White
- 28.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.9%
- Black or African American
- 15.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.