Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, View Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
View Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
View Ridge Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
View Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of View Ridge Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)87%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is View Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
View Ridge Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are View Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
View Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornton Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend View Ridge Elementary School?
351 students attend View Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of View Ridge Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of View Ridge Elementary School?
View Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does View Ridge Elementary School offer ?
View Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is View Ridge Elementary School part of?
View Ridge Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is View Ridge Elementary School located?
View Ridge Elementary School is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Seattle.
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