Meadow Ridge Elementary

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadow Ridge Elementary School, located in Mead, Washington, is a highly regarded institution within the Mead School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing, student-centered learning environment. The faculty and staff emphasize the development of the "whole child," integrating rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from a tight-knit community atmosphere, characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between educators and families. Meadow Ridge is frequently recognized for its welcoming campus culture and high student achievement scores, consistently meeting state benchmarks. By fostering a culture of curiosity and inclusivity, the school strives to provide a solid educational foundation while encouraging students to become engaged, respectful, and responsible members of their local community.

395

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	26
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	34
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
314 (79.5 %)
Two or More
34 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.6 %)
Asian
11 (2.8 %)
American Indian
6 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Mead School District
Phone:	(509)465-6600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 60

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 71