South Ridge Elementary

502 NW 199TH STREET
RIDGEFIELD, WA 98642

www.ridgefieldsd.org

720 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

South Ridge Elementary is a public school located in Ridgefield, Washington, serving students in grades K-4. As part of the Ridgefield School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and character building among its young learners.

The school benefits from being part of a rapidly growing community, which has allowed for modern facility improvements and a strong focus on community engagement. South Ridge Elementary prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to ensure every student has access to the resources needed for success. By prioritizing a "whole-child" approach, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students for their future transitions to middle school and beyond.

720

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	117
Black	4
Asian	21
Two or More	55
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
518 (71.9 %)
Hispanic
117 (16.3 %)
Two or More
55 (7.6 %)
Asian
21 (2.9 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(360)619-1500
Website:	http://www.ridgefieldsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 132

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 150

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 150