Union Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Union Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ridgefield, Washington, serving 713 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Ridgefield School District, which is ranked 35th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Union Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms the Ridgefield School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, 71.61% of all students at Union Ridge Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 63.13% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In Math, 66.77% of Union Ridge students were proficient or better, compared to 51.26% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in ELA, with 3rd and 4th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Union Ridge Elementary also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, particularly Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. For the 2023-2024 school year, Hispanic students at Union Ridge ranked 30th out of 651 Washington elementary schools in ELA, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Union Ridge also ranked 38th out of 1,024 Washington elementary schools in ELA, with a 5-star rating. When compared to nearby schools like South Ridge Elementary, Union Ridge significantly outperforms in both ELA and Math proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public K-4

 330 N Fifth Ave
       Ridgefield, WA  98642-9274


(360) 750-7600

District: Ridgefield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,334 Help


Students who attend Union Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
    View Ridge Middle School
High:    Ridgefield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  713

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
Hispanic:
12.2%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Compare Details Union Ridge Elementary ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Ridge Elementary is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Ridge Elementary is $14,334.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Ridge Elementary 164th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Union Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Ridgefield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgefield School District 35th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Union Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.71 355th 1026 65.4%
2005 63.76 358th 1031 65.3%
2006 57.61 451st 1051 57.1%
2007 52.65 527th 1069 50.7%
2008 62.16 420th 1067 60.6%
2009 47.68 598th 1072 44.2%
2010 51.39 534th 1088 50.9%
2011 68.98 310th 1092 71.6%
2012 65.92 371st 1097 66.2%
2013 67.76 337th 1106 69.5%
2015 67.68 316th 1067 70.4%
2016 64.74 375th 1053 64.4%
2017 59.87 429th 1056 59.4%
2018 77.42 229th 1054 78.3%
2019 76.84 244th 1130 78.4%
2022 81.58 206th 1169 82.4%
2023 86.69 145th 1169 87.6%
2024 84.84 164th 1168 86.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Union Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.60 77th 252 69.4%
2023 84.91 13th 194 93.3%
2024 71.78 38th 188 79.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.77 206th 637 67.7%
2019 47.82 245th 566 56.7%
2022 30.93 348th 478 27.2%
2023 25.82 254th 308 17.5%
2024 19.05 300th 339 11.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.85 172nd 835 79.4%
2019 65.60 279th 979 71.5%
2022 76.28 131st 1019 87.1%
2023 90.24 28th 1013 97.2%
2024 89.87 38th 1024 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Union Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.07 233rd 1004 76.8%
2019 76.15 245th 1068 77.1%
2022 80.48 195th 1100 82.3%
2023 84.09 149th 1094 86.4%
2024 85.31 139th 1093 87.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Union Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.00 220th 999 78.0%
2019 77.06 228th 1075 78.8%
2022 81.35 195th 1113 82.5%
2023 87.51 125th 1099 88.6%
2024 82.70 172nd 1099 84.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Union Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.03 180th 697 74.2%
2022 95.37 13th 694 98.1%
2023 95.61 10th 633 98.4%
2024 87.86 30th 651 95.4%
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Rank History for White students at Union Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.89 290th 833 65.2%
2019 67.49 339th 1027 67.0%
2022 72.71 268th 1031 74.0%
2023 80.20 178th 1011 82.4%
2024 81.75 157th 1009 84.4%
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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.

Union Ridge Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Union Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 428 6 4 10 4 n/a n/a 0 452
1989 402 5 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1990 345 4 3 13 10 n/a n/a 0 375
1991 340 11 0 16 10 n/a n/a 0 377
1992 379 10 1 24 8 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 358 7 2 13 14 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 325 6 3 15 13 n/a n/a 0 362
1995 377 2 5 22 10 n/a n/a 0 416
1996 377 2 5 22 10 n/a n/a 0 416
1997 386 9 7 28 8 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 379 7 8 24 21 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 415 13 10 13 9 n/a n/a 0 460
2000 408 16 11 10 12 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 385 8 7 17 11 n/a n/a 0 428
2002 397 5 5 21 11 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 397 5 5 21 11 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 389 5 5 25 6 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 428 3 11 24 8 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 469 5 10 25 6 n/a n/a 6 521
2007 496 3 10 32 9 n/a n/a 12 562
2008 531 7 10 37 9 n/a n/a 14 608
2009 554 4 14 43 5 n/a n/a 15 635
2010 568 4 11 37 5 n/a n/a 10 635
2011 555 4 8 45 6 0 15 0 633
2012 583 3 8 47 6 2 20 0 669
2013 565 3 10 53 4 2 26 0 663
2014 552 3 4 65 4 2 26 0 656
2015 624 2 5 63 3 1 26 0 724
2016 655 2 5 77 3 2 33 0 777
2017 704 2 4 78 3 1 45 0 837
2018 755 2 6 89 2 2 57 0 913
2019 653 3 11 75 2 0 49 0 793
2020 694 5 10 101 1 0 75 0 886
2021 575 6 15 101 0 1 61 0 759
2022 619 6 13 91 5 3 66 0 803
2023 521 5 15 87 3 3 79 0 713

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 Union Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 16.0 28.2 0
1989 425 16.0 26.5 n/a
1990 375 16.7 22.4 0
1991 377 15.9 23.7 n/a
1992 422 16.2 26.0 n/a
1993 394 15.5 25.4 n/a
1994 362 16.6 21.8 n/a
1995 416 16.6 25.1 n/a
1996 416 16.6 25.1 n/a
1997 438 18.8 23.3 n/a
1998 439 18.6 23.6 n/a
1999 460 19.6 23.5 n/a
2000 457 22.3 20.5 n/a
2001 428 20.3 21.1 n/a
2002 439 20.6 21.3 32.3
2003 439 20.6 21.3 32.3
2004 430 21.0 20.5 38.1
2005 474 21.3 22.3 28.1
2006 521 24.1 21.6 31.5
2007 562 25.9 21.7 28
2008 608 27.6 22.0 24.9
2009 635 27.6 23.0 27.4
2010 635 27.7 22.9 29.6
2011 633 28.1 22.5 34.9
2012 669 30.2 22.1 39.5
2013 663 31.1 21.2 37
2014 656 n/a n/a 36.1
2015 724 37.0 19.5 32.5
2016 777 36.0 21.5 30.6
2017 837 42.2 19.7 27.7
2018 913 47.7 19.1 21.4
2019 793 43.7 18.1 19.4
2020 886 46.9 18.8 20.4
2021 759 46.4 16.3 19.9
2022 803 48.0 16.7 20
2023 713 47.9 14.8 23.7

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 Union Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 452 16.0 28.2 0
1989 425 16.0 26.5 n/a
1990 375 16.7 22.4 0
1991 377 15.9 23.7 n/a
1992 422 16.2 26.0 n/a
1993 394 15.5 25.4 n/a
1994 362 16.6 21.8 n/a
1995 416 16.6 25.1 n/a
1996 416 16.6 25.1 n/a
1997 438 18.8 23.3 n/a
1998 439 18.6 23.6 n/a
1999 460 19.6 23.5 n/a
2000 457 22.3 20.5 n/a
2001 428 20.3 21.1 n/a
2002 439 20.6 21.3 32.3
2003 439 20.6 21.3 32.3
2004 430 21.0 20.5 38.1
2005 474 21.3 22.3 28.1
2006 521 24.1 21.6 31.5
2007 562 25.9 21.7 28
2008 608 27.6 22.0 24.9
2009 635 27.6 23.0 27.4
2010 635 27.7 22.9 29.6
2011 633 28.1 22.5 34.9
2012 669 30.2 22.1 39.5
2013 663 31.1 21.2 37
2014 656 n/a n/a 36.1
2015 724 37.0 19.5 32.5
2016 777 36.0 21.5 30.6
2017 837 42.2 19.7 27.7
2018 913 47.7 19.1 21.4
2019 793 43.7 18.1 19.4
2020 886 46.9 18.8 20.4
2021 759 46.4 16.3 19.9
2022 803 48.0 16.7 20
2023 713 47.9 14.8 23.7

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

Union Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.4%3.2%0.0%0.0%93.5%93.5%91.4%89.2%91.4%93.5%
201794.2%0.0%1.9%1.9%2.9%97.1%97.1%97.1%95.2%97.1%97.1%
201892.8%1.6%2.4%0.8%2.4%93.6%93.6%92.8%94.4%94.4%93.6%
201990.0%0.0%1.3%1.3%6.7%90.7%91.3%95.3%92.7%91.3%91.3%
202091.9%3.7%0.6%0.6%3.7%92.6%94.4%93.2%95.7%94.4%96.3%96.3%96.3%94.4%
202288.7%4.0%2.0%2.7%2.0%90.7%92.7%91.4%93.4%92.7%95.4%95.4%95.4%92.7%
202388.6%6.4%2.1%0.7%3.6%88.6%89.3%92.1%90.0%89.3%90.7%90.7%90.7%89.3%
202494.1%2.5%0.0%0.8%1.7%94.1%95.0%97.5%96.6%95.0%96.6%96.6%96.6%95.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Union Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201892.6%0.7%3.0%0.0%4.4%95.6%94.1%96.3%95.6%97.0%94.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Union Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.9%0.5%1.5%4.7%94.7%95.1%94.9%94.9%94.9%95.1%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $398 (4.0%) $9,499 (96.0%) $9,896
2020 $100 (1.1%) $8,974 (98.9%) $9,074
2021 $86 (0.6%) $14,472 (99.4%) $14,558
2022 $644 (4.5%) $13,690 (95.5%) $14,334

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 244th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 145th of 1169 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Ridge Elementary)72.773.2
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)71.364.4
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Union Ridge Elementary)72.771
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Ridgefield School District)70.465.8
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Ridge Elementary)75.272.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)75.766
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Union Ridge Elementary)58.165.3
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Ridgefield School District)66.564.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Union Ridge Elementary)7472.7
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)71.263.3
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Union Ridge Elementary)65.268.1
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Ridgefield School District)6151.4
 9.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students793713
 10.1%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1115
 36.4%
Hispanic7587
 16%
Pacific Islander03
White653521
 20.2%
Two or More Races4979
 61.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.4%23.7%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Ridge Elementary

Students who attend Union Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
Middle : View Ridge Middle School
High : Ridgefield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 713 students attended Union Ridge Elementary.

Students at Union Ridge Elementary are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Union Ridge Elementary ranks 164th 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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