Ridgecrest Elementary

479 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ridgecrest Elementary, located in the Puyallup School District in Washington state, serves a diverse community of students in grades K-5. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop character and interpersonal skills. As part of the Puyallup School District, Ridgecrest benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at curriculum consistency, technology integration, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Ridgecrest provides various resources and programs designed to meet individual student needs. The faculty strives to create a safe, engaging, and welcoming campus culture that encourages academic achievement and personal growth, ensuring that all students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.

479

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgecrest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	93
Black	19
Asian	35
Two or More	68
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

White
251 (52.6 %)
Hispanic
93 (19.5 %)
Two or More
68 (14.3 %)
Asian
35 (7.3 %)
Black
19 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Puyallup School District
Phone:	(253)841-8753
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 71

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 70