View Ridge Elementary School

302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

View Ridge Elementary School, located in the residential neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Seattle Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, the school places a significant emphasis on academic excellence and social-emotional learning. The campus is well-regarded for its dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment programs that encourage student curiosity.

Beyond the classroom, View Ridge is recognized for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment. The school frequently leverages its location near local parks and community hubs to enhance the student experience, often fostering partnerships that provide extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the school community works collaboratively to maintain a tradition of high standards while ensuring that each child feels a sense of belonging within the larger Seattle educational landscape.

302

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for View Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	26
Black	6
Asian	51
Two or More	52

White
166 (55.1 %)
Two or More
52 (17.3 %)
Asian
51 (16.9 %)
Hispanic
26 (8.6 %)
Black
6 (2.0 %)

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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-5600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 49

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for View Ridge Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for View Ridge Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	133	44%
Male	168	55.6%
Not Specified	1	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)