Union Ridge Elementary

www.ridgefieldsd.org/o/union-ridge-elementary

713 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Union Ridge Elementary is a primary school located in Ridgefield, Washington, serving as part of the Ridgefield School District. Situated at 330 North Fifth Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades. As a key institution within the district, it focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence and student engagement, often utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Ridgefield School District to foster a well-rounded education. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current school policies, or enrollment information are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.ridgefieldsd.org, which serves as a central hub for updates regarding Union Ridge Elementary’s events, faculty communications, and district-wide initiatives.

713

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	521
Hispanic	87
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	79
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
521 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
87 (12.2 %)
Two or More
79 (11.1 %)
Asian
15 (2.1 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(360)750-7600
Website:	http://www.ridgefieldsd.org/o/union-ridge-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 138

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 156

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 141