RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ridgeview Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Yakima School District school district, located in Yakima, WA with about 631 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 36 teachers, Ridgeview Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Ridgeview Elementary, located at 609 W Washington Ave in Yakima, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Yakima School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on core academic development and social-emotional growth for children in the elementary grades. As part of a diverse urban school district, Ridgeview emphasizes equitable access to learning and provides a structured environment aimed at preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that reflects the needs of the surrounding Yakima population. Like many schools in the district, Ridgeview likely integrates standardized curricula with programs designed to support literacy, mathematics, and extracurricular engagement. Parents and community members typically view the school as an integral part of the neighborhood, prioritizing safety, academic achievement, and the development of strong character traits among its young student body.

For more information, contact Ridgeview Elementary at (509) 573-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

609 W Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98903-1310
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RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yakima, WA with about 631 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
631
Teachers:
36.91
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 631 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
81.1%
White
15.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
Black or African American
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.