South Ridge Elementary
Ridgefield, WA · Ridgefield School District
Regular public school · Grades K-4 · Rural, fringe
331st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▼ Declining
502 NW 199TH STREET, Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360)619-1500NCES ID 530735001106Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Ridge Elementary 331st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 336 students tested · no science: WA tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 746 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.0% | 69.3% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 17.0% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.7% | 8.8% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $657K in zip 98642 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South Ridge Elementary
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ELA 54% ▼3 · Math 50% ▼9Compare
What school district is South Ridge Elementary in?
South Ridge Elementary is part of the Ridgefield School District district in Ridgefield, Washington.
Is South Ridge Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Ridge Elementary 331st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Ridge Elementary?
White 69%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 3% (746 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Ridge Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98642 is $657K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.