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Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orting, Washington, serving 665 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Orting School District, which is ranked 181 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.78%) and Math (34.9%) are significantly below the state averages (52.63% and 41.68%, respectively). This is particularly true for the school's White and multi-racial student subgroups, which perform well below the state averages on assessments. Additionally, Ptarmigan Ridge has a higher percentage of students (34.59%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Ptarmigan Ridge's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Tehaleh Heights Elementary and Victor Falls Elementary, which are part of the higher-performing Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Ptarmigan Ridge's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, from 432nd out of 1,053 schools in 2015-2016 to 851st out of 1,168 schools in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in academic performance compared to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public K-5

 805 Old Pioneer Way NW
       Orting, WA  98360-9466

(360) 893-0595

District: Orting School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
851st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,196 Help


Students who attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Orting Middle School
High:    Orting High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.4%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks worse than 72.9% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Orting School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Hispanic (16.8%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 17.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Orting School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is $17,196. 1 elementary schools in the Orting School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School 851st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Orting School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Orting School District 181st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.00 829th 1026 19.2%
2005 29.81 766th 1031 25.7%
2006 28.94 813th 1051 22.6%
2007 25.19 858th 1069 19.7%
2008 36.56 720th 1067 32.5%
2009 43.05 659th 1072 38.5%
2010 51.87 527th 1088 51.6%
2011 35.50 769th 1092 29.6%
2012 45.37 637th 1097 41.9%
2013 40.24 707th 1106 36.1%
2015 48.31 558th 1067 47.7%
2016 58.19 432nd 1053 59.0%
2017 36.77 689th 1056 34.8%
2018 28.43 783rd 1054 25.7%
2019 34.77 770th 1130 31.9%
2021 37.42 660th 1107 40.4%
2022 46.18 610th 1169 47.8%
2023 43.47 638th 1169 45.4%
2024 27.96 851st 1168 27.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.32 164th 212 22.6%
2019 44.58 186th 303 38.6%
2021 27.54 92nd 128 28.1%
2022 25.77 199th 252 21.0%
2023 17.98 175th 194 9.8%
2024 5.68 188th 188 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.61 483rd 637 24.2%
2019 19.06 518th 566 8.5%
2021 16.75 153rd 158 3.2%
2022 44.64 227th 478 52.5%
2023 23.07 262nd 308 14.9%
2024 23.51 290th 339 14.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.39 673rd 835 19.4%
2019 47.97 530th 979 45.9%
2021 43.57 452nd 854 47.1%
2022 50.29 472nd 1019 53.7%
2023 57.22 388th 1013 61.7%
2024 39.04 653rd 1024 36.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.34 730th 1004 27.3%
2019 34.14 753rd 1068 29.5%
2021 35.53 625th 1008 38.0%
2022 40.34 648th 1100 41.1%
2023 42.05 615th 1094 43.8%
2024 28.74 796th 1093 27.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.86 759th 999 24.0%
2019 36.42 707th 1075 34.2%
2021 36.81 620th 1025 39.5%
2022 51.24 506th 1113 54.5%
2023 43.42 595th 1099 45.9%
2024 27.11 820th 1099 25.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.42 255th 540 52.8%
2019 56.14 276th 697 60.4%
2021 58.55 137th 501 72.7%
2022 44.20 356th 694 48.7%
2023 45.47 354th 633 44.1%
2024 42.98 389th 651 40.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.31 757th 833 9.1%
2019 20.02 888th 1027 13.5%
2021 26.13 723rd 943 23.3%
2022 38.49 654th 1031 36.6%
2023 29.92 757th 1011 25.1%
2024 17.47 909th 1009 9.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 428 4 8 7 5 n/a n/a 0 452
2002 409 3 15 12 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 409 3 15 12 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 398 4 8 23 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2005 415 5 11 27 7 n/a n/a 2 467
2006 384 8 13 30 3 n/a n/a 5 443
2007 426 7 12 27 10 n/a n/a 12 494
2008 435 5 13 32 13 n/a n/a 16 514
2009 423 5 14 32 17 n/a n/a 12 503
2010 438 10 14 41 14 n/a n/a 16 533
2011 365 3 2 86 1 4 44 0 505
2012 395 2 5 76 4 3 41 0 526
2013 407 1 4 77 3 3 43 0 538
2014 394 4 5 62 4 0 46 0 515
2015 506 7 11 100 1 2 57 0 684
2016 503 9 10 106 4 1 52 0 685
2017 505 9 6 107 3 1 56 0 687
2018 476 9 10 110 5 0 61 0 671
2019 511 14 10 103 5 2 72 0 717
2020 496 17 6 103 3 6 58 0 689
2021 362 10 4 83 4 4 46 0 513
2022 438 16 5 106 4 6 48 0 623
2023 450 22 12 104 6 7 64 0 665
2024 492 15 14 121 7 7 63 0 719

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 452 23.8 19.0 n/a
2002 442 24.7 17.9 30.1
2003 442 24.7 17.9 30.1
2004 436 24.0 18.2 27.3
2005 467 23.6 19.8 28.2
2006 443 24.5 18.1 26.7
2007 494 24.5 20.2 36.3
2008 514 24.8 20.7 24.9
2009 503 24.8 20.3 29.9
2010 533 25.8 20.6 34.2
2011 505 26.5 18.9 36.6
2012 526 25.3 20.7 42.6
2013 538 24.5 21.9 43.1
2014 515 n/a n/a 41
2015 684 40.0 17.1 42.1
2016 685 34.0 20.1 39.7
2017 687 35.3 19.4 35.7
2018 671 31.4 21.3 35.9
2019 717 37.2 19.2 32.2
2020 689 35.8 19.2 36
2021 513 32.9 15.5 32.2
2022 623 35.3 17.6 27.3
2023 665 38.3 17.3 34.6
2024 719 41.3 17.4 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 452 23.8 19.0 n/a
2002 442 24.7 17.9 30.1
2003 442 24.7 17.9 30.1
2004 436 24.0 18.2 27.3
2005 467 23.6 19.8 28.2
2006 443 24.5 18.1 26.7
2007 494 24.5 20.2 36.3
2008 514 24.8 20.7 24.9
2009 503 24.8 20.3 29.9
2010 533 25.8 20.6 34.2
2011 505 26.5 18.9 36.6
2012 526 25.3 20.7 42.6
2013 538 24.5 21.9 43.1
2014 515 n/a n/a 41
2015 684 40.0 17.1 42.1
2016 685 34.0 20.1 39.7
2017 687 35.3 19.4 35.7
2018 671 31.4 21.3 35.9
2019 717 37.2 19.2 32.2
2020 689 35.8 19.2 36
2021 513 32.9 15.5 32.2
2022 623 35.3 17.6 27.3
2023 665 38.3 17.3 34.6
2024 719 41.3 17.4 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201697.5%0.0%0.0%2.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.5%97.5%100.0%
201786.8%0.0%3.8%0.0%7.6%92.5%90.6%88.7%90.6%94.3%90.6%
201887.5%0.0%0.0%2.5%7.5%95.0%92.5%95.0%87.5%90.0%92.5%
201987.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.8%88.7%91.9%93.6%90.3%90.3%91.9%
202087.1%2.9%1.4%1.4%1.4%92.9%91.4%92.9%87.1%91.4%88.6%88.6%88.6%91.4%
202181.1%10.8%2.7%5.4%2.7%83.8%81.1%89.2%86.5%81.1%86.5%86.5%86.5%81.1%
202293.9%1.5%0.0%0.0%1.5%95.5%97.0%97.0%93.9%97.0%95.5%95.5%95.5%97.0%
202391.2%7.4%0.0%0.0%5.9%91.2%91.2%95.6%91.2%91.2%91.2%91.2%91.2%91.2%
202490.9%6.4%0.9%0.0%6.4%91.8%91.8%91.8%90.9%91.8%92.7%92.7%92.7%91.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.9%0.6%0.6%3.9%96.9%96.5%96.8%96.2%96.8%96.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $722 (6.1%) $11,147 (93.9%) $11,870
2020 $920 (9.1%) $9,213 (90.9%) $10,134
2021 $1,156 (7.0%) $15,294 (93.0%) $16,451
2022 $1,744 (10.1%) $15,452 (89.9%) $17,196

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 770th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 638th of 1169 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)51.454.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orting School District)45.341.9
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)45.856.3
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Orting School District)48.443.8
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)53.650.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orting School District)53.650.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)46.442
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Orting School District)46.442
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)53.236.5
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orting School District)53.236.5
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)41.434
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Orting School District)41.434
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)4442.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Orting School District)4442.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)53.144.9
 8.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Orting School District)55.845.2
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)4440.6
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Orting School District)4032.2
 7.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School)4442.7
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Orting School District)49.142.8
 6.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students717665
 7.3%
African American1422
 57.1%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic103104
 1%
Pacific Islander27
 250%
White511450
 11.9%
Two or More Races7264
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.2%34.6%
 2.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 719 students attended Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School.

Students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School are 68% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orting Middle School
High : Orting High School

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks 851st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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