Elk Ridge Elementary

340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321

elkridge.whiteriver.wednet.edu/

595 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elk Ridge Elementary, located in Buckley, Washington, is a core component of the White River School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on academic achievement, personal growth, and the social-emotional development of its students to prepare them for future success.

The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and a commitment to collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the district. By utilizing the resources of the White River School District, Elk Ridge Elementary aims to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, responsible, and active participants in their learning journey. For more detailed information regarding curriculum, calendars, and district resources, families are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.whiteriver.wednet.edu](http://www.whiteriver.wednet.edu).

595

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elk Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	63
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	53
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
460 (77.3 %)
Hispanic
63 (10.6 %)
Two or More
53 (8.9 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	White River School District
Phone:	(360)829-3354
Website:	http://elkridge.whiteriver.wednet.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 77