Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

www.ortingschools.org

665 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Orting, Washington, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Orting School District. The school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty and staff work to integrate core curriculum standards with instructional strategies that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among its young learners.

Beyond its academic program, Ptarmigan Ridge is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and school pride, often reflecting the smaller-town atmosphere of the Orting area. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the student experience. By providing various resources and a structured, inclusive culture, the institution aims to ensure that every student has the foundation necessary to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.

665

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	104
Black	22
Asian	12
Two or More	64
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	7

White
450 (67.7 %)
Hispanic
104 (15.6 %)
Two or More
64 (9.6 %)
Black
22 (3.3 %)
Asian
12 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

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:	Orting School District
Phone:	(360)893-0595
Website:	http://www.ortingschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 67

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 183

Grade 5 206