Ridgecrest Elementary

16516 10th Avenue N.E.
Shoreline, WA 98155

451 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgecrest Elementary, located in the Shoreline School District of Washington, is a neighborhood school that places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community for its diverse student body. Known for its dedicated faculty and staff, the school prioritizes academic excellence while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop the character and resilience needed to succeed. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, frequently hosting events and programs that encourage parent involvement and neighborhood engagement.

Academically, Ridgecrest offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school and beyond, often utilizing the collaborative resources available within the broader Shoreline school system. The school environment is typically characterized by an appreciation for arts, physical activity, and literacy, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with creative and extracurricular opportunities, Ridgecrest Elementary remains committed to helping every student reach their full potential in a welcoming, forward-thinking environment.

451

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgecrest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	69
Black	58
Asian	81
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (41.2 %)
Asian
81 (18.0 %)
Hispanic
69 (15.3 %)
Black
58 (12.9 %)
Two or More
56 (12.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Shoreline School District
Phone:	(206)393-4272
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 83

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 74