Is Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 665 students attended Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School are 68% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School attend?

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

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

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:
851^st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,196

Students who attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Orting Middle School
High:	Orting High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 665

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.7%

Hispanic:

15.6%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.6%

See top rated Washington elementary schools

Compare Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks worse than 72.9% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.7%), Hispanic (15.6%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Compare Details (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School employs 38.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is $17,196.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Orting School District:

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

What do you think?

Your rating for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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

See the entire list of Washington Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	29.32	164^th	212	22.6%
2019	44.58	186^th	303	38.6%
2021	27.54	92^nd	128	28.1%
2022	25.77	199^th	252	21.0%
2023	17.98	175^th	194	9.8%
2024	5.68	188^th	188	0.0%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	28.61	483^rd	637	24.2%
2019	19.06	518^th	566	8.5%
2021	16.75	153^rd	158	3.2%
2022	44.64	227^th	478	52.5%
2023	23.07	262^nd	308	14.9%
2024	23.51	290^th	339	14.5%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

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
2018	27.39	673^rd	835	19.4%
2019	47.97	530^th	979	45.9%
2021	43.57	452^nd	854	47.1%
2022	50.29	472^nd	1019	53.7%
2023	57.22	388^th	1013	61.7%
2024	39.04	653^rd	1024	36.2%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	14.31	757^th	833	9.1%
2019	20.02	888^th	1027	13.5%
2021	26.13	723^rd	943	23.3%
2022	38.49	654^th	1031	36.6%
2023	29.92	757^th	1011	25.1%
2024	17.47	909^th	1009	9.9%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

Compare

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

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

Compare

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

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

Compare

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

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