Ridgecrest Elementary

Summary:

Ridgecrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Puyallup, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Puyallup School District. With a diverse student population, Ridgecrest consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, ranking among the top schools in Washington for the performance of specific student groups.

Ridgecrest Elementary's academic excellence is evident across all subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 64.05% of students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 54.82% for the Puyallup School District and 52.63% for the state. In SBAC/Math, 63.22% of Ridgecrest students were proficient or better, compared to 43.33% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school's performance in WCAS/Science is also impressive, with 59.72% of students proficient or better, compared to 51.38% for the district and 49.73% for the state. Ridgecrest's success extends to supporting the academic achievement of diverse student groups, ranking among the top schools in Washington for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ridgecrest Elementary's consistent academic excellence and equity-focused practices make it a standout school within the Puyallup School District. While the school outperforms the district and state, nearby schools like Shaw Road Elementary and Pope Elementary also demonstrate strong academic results, suggesting a culture of excellence across the district.


Detail:

Public K-6

 12616 Shaw Rd E
       Puyallup, WA  98374-2927


(253) 841-8753

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,964 Help


Students who attend Ridgecrest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ferrucci Junior High
High:    Emerald Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.4%
Hispanic:
19.4%
Two or more races:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.4% Help


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Compare Details Ridgecrest Elementary ranks better than 78.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ridgecrest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.4%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary is 17.2. 13 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgecrest Elementary is $17,964, which is the 7th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgecrest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgecrest Elementary 251st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Ridgecrest Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Puyallup School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Puyallup School District 88th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgecrest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.29 417th 1026 59.4%
2005 64.94 343rd 1031 66.7%
2006 62.10 390th 1051 62.9%
2007 79.23 150th 1069 86.0%
2008 77.80 173rd 1067 83.8%
2009 73.87 235th 1072 78.1%
2010 84.26 111th 1088 89.8%
2011 80.09 151st 1092 86.2%
2012 74.79 228th 1097 79.2%
2013 80.40 163rd 1106 85.3%
2015 64.89 351st 1067 67.1%
2016 64.58 379th 1053 64.0%
2017 53.55 494th 1056 53.2%
2018 78.25 213th 1054 79.8%
2019 84.71 150th 1130 86.7%
2021 67.86 324th 1107 70.7%
2022 73.73 288th 1169 75.4%
2023 79.31 228th 1169 80.5%
2024 77.11 251st 1168 78.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.08 64th 252 74.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.73 74th 835 91.1%
2019 93.65 15th 979 98.5%
2021 86.61 45th 854 94.7%
2022 90.52 28th 1019 97.3%
2023 91.20 21st 1013 97.9%
2024 79.73 116th 1024 88.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.40 227th 1004 77.4%
2019 82.79 150th 1068 86.0%
2021 50.97 450th 1008 55.4%
2022 65.00 348th 1100 68.4%
2023 83.45 155th 1094 85.8%
2024 72.21 272nd 1093 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.09 218th 999 78.2%
2019 86.38 128th 1075 88.1%
2021 76.28 229th 1025 77.7%
2022 78.78 222nd 1113 80.1%
2023 73.84 262nd 1099 76.2%
2024 78.19 221st 1099 79.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.63 21st 540 96.1%
2019 96.16 9th 697 98.7%
2021 78.60 50th 501 90.0%
2022 76.00 97th 694 86.0%
2023 77.72 78th 633 87.7%
2024 85.37 49th 651 92.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.29 247th 833 70.3%
2019 75.92 234th 1027 77.2%
2021 61.39 336th 943 64.4%
2022 71.79 284th 1031 72.5%
2023 77.01 224th 1011 77.8%
2024 73.30 259th 1009 74.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ridgecrest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 599 8 19 20 9 n/a n/a 0 655
1989 685 13 21 22 11 n/a n/a 0 752
1990 750 13 18 18 13 n/a n/a 0 812
1991 606 2 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 624
1992 649 2 4 10 5 n/a n/a 0 670
1993 536 8 13 11 5 n/a n/a 0 573
1994 533 7 17 8 8 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 500 6 22 9 6 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 500 6 22 9 6 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 488 7 13 11 6 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 456 12 23 23 10 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 454 15 14 17 11 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 426 15 14 23 9 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 407 28 10 17 8 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 428 32 40 23 6 n/a n/a 0 529
2003 428 32 40 23 6 n/a n/a 0 529
2004 422 30 35 36 9 n/a n/a 0 532
2005 383 31 31 42 9 n/a n/a 0 496
2006 363 30 31 48 16 n/a n/a 9 497
2007 339 22 32 43 21 n/a n/a 12 469
2008 339 20 30 39 14 n/a n/a 19 461
2009 334 22 36 34 14 n/a n/a 19 459
2010 354 34 42 32 17 n/a n/a 0 479
2011 342 10 17 49 9 9 42 0 478
2012 331 7 9 56 10 6 38 0 457
2013 323 15 8 55 8 6 36 0 451
2014 314 10 10 61 3 5 33 0 436
2015 376 12 8 69 5 1 46 0 517
2016 408 13 14 75 7 10 59 0 586
2017 376 15 14 81 9 7 50 0 552
2018 353 14 11 96 2 7 36 0 519
2019 366 11 10 89 3 8 46 0 533
2020 320 18 14 78 1 9 48 0 488
2021 258 19 16 82 1 11 57 0 444
2022 229 22 20 100 1 13 59 0 444
2023 251 19 35 93 2 9 68 2 479

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 Ridgecrest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 27.0 24.2 0
1989 752 32.0 23.5 n/a
1990 812 34.1 23.8 0
1991 624 34.5 18.0 n/a
1992 670 35.8 18.7 n/a
1993 573 33.2 17.3 n/a
1994 573 31.6 18.1 n/a
1995 543 25.1 21.6 n/a
1996 543 25.1 21.6 n/a
1997 525 23.6 22.2 n/a
1998 524 25.6 20.5 n/a
1999 511 26.0 19.7 n/a
2000 487 26.3 18.5 n/a
2001 470 25.5 18.4 n/a
2002 529 26.1 20.3 19.1
2003 529 26.1 20.3 19.1
2004 532 26.0 20.5 19
2005 496 26.4 18.8 20.6
2006 497 23.0 21.6 23.2
2007 469 19.5 24.1 21
2008 461 15.5 29.7 24.2
2009 459 15.5 29.6 24.3
2010 479 22.8 21.0 27.1
2011 478 24.7 19.3 34.1
2012 457 22.9 19.9 36.1
2013 451 21.9 20.5 34.8
2014 436 n/a n/a 34.9
2015 517 27.0 19.1 37.7
2016 586 29.0 20.2 37.7
2017 552 31.8 17.3 38.9
2018 519 30.7 16.9 37.4
2019 533 30.9 17.2 42
2020 488 29.9 16.2 38.7
2021 444 27.8 15.9 40.3
2022 444 29.2 15.1 41
2023 479 27.8 17.2 43.4

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 Ridgecrest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 27.0 24.2 0
1989 752 32.0 23.5 n/a
1990 812 34.1 23.8 0
1991 624 34.5 18.0 n/a
1992 670 35.8 18.7 n/a
1993 573 33.2 17.3 n/a
1994 573 31.6 18.1 n/a
1995 543 25.1 21.6 n/a
1996 543 25.1 21.6 n/a
1997 525 23.6 22.2 n/a
1998 524 25.6 20.5 n/a
1999 511 26.0 19.7 n/a
2000 487 26.3 18.5 n/a
2001 470 25.5 18.4 n/a
2002 529 26.1 20.3 19.1
2003 529 26.1 20.3 19.1
2004 532 26.0 20.5 19
2005 496 26.4 18.8 20.6
2006 497 23.0 21.6 23.2
2007 469 19.5 24.1 21
2008 461 15.5 29.7 24.2
2009 459 15.5 29.6 24.3
2010 479 22.8 21.0 27.1
2011 478 24.7 19.3 34.1
2012 457 22.9 19.9 36.1
2013 451 21.9 20.5 34.8
2014 436 n/a n/a 34.9
2015 517 27.0 19.1 37.7
2016 586 29.0 20.2 37.7
2017 552 31.8 17.3 38.9
2018 519 30.7 16.9 37.4
2019 533 30.9 17.2 42
2020 488 29.9 16.2 38.7
2021 444 27.8 15.9 40.3
2022 444 29.2 15.1 41
2023 479 27.8 17.2 43.4

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201688.6%0.0%3.4%1.1%90.9%92.0%92.0%88.6%90.9%96.6%
201789.5%1.3%1.3%1.3%5.3%94.7%93.4%92.1%92.1%93.4%96.1%
201882.8%0.0%3.5%1.7%6.9%87.9%94.8%96.6%91.4%94.8%94.8%
201992.7%1.5%0.0%0.0%4.4%92.7%92.7%95.6%92.7%92.7%97.1%
202090.9%0.0%1.8%3.6%3.6%94.6%92.7%96.4%94.6%92.7%98.2%98.2%98.2%92.7%
202183.7%4.1%0.0%0.0%6.1%87.8%89.8%89.8%85.7%89.8%91.8%91.8%91.8%89.8%
202298.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.4%
202393.0%0.0%0.0%2.8%1.4%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%97.2%97.2%97.2%95.8%
202497.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%97.2%97.2%98.6%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Ridgecrest Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201879.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.5%98.4%96.8%79.0%96.8%96.8%96.8%
201968.1%0.0%4.2%0.0%1.4%98.6%98.6%100.0%97.2%98.6%68.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.3%0.4%1.1%5.5%94.9%95.5%95.5%94.7%95.5%96.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgecrest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $399 (3.3%) $11,873 (96.7%) $12,272
2020 $340 (3.5%) $9,311 (96.5%) $9,651
2021 $660 (3.7%) $17,354 (96.3%) $18,014
2022 $1,357 (7.6%) $16,606 (92.4%) $17,964

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgecrest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 228th of 1169 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgecrest Elementary)70.858.6
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)60.746.7
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ridgecrest Elementary)76.451.7
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Puyallup School District)64.253.2
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgecrest Elementary)72.860
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)60.147.8
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Ridgecrest Elementary)75.867.1
 8.7%
   4th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)57.650.2
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgecrest Elementary)76.179.7
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)6655.9
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Ridgecrest Elementary)62.772.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)50.246.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Ridgecrest Elementary)70.261.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Puyallup School District)58.953.8
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgecrest Elementary)77.864.9
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)64.853.8
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Ridgecrest Elementary)7564.9
 10.1%
   6th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)54.143.1
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgecrest Elementary)74.365.5
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)65.854.5
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Ridgecrest Elementary)72.964.4
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Puyallup School District)52.441.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Ridgecrest Elementary)70.261.7
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Puyallup School District)54.148.8
 5.3%
   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 Students533479
 10.1%
African American1119
 72.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1035
 250%
Hispanic8993
 4.5%
Pacific Islander89
 12.5%
White366251
 31.4%
Two or More Races4668
 47.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%43.4%
 1.4%


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Students at Ridgecrest Elementary are 52% White, 19% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Ridgecrest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ferrucci Junior High
High : Emerald Ridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Ridgecrest Elementary.

Ridgecrest Elementary ranks 251st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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