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Ritzville Grade School

Summary:

Ritzville Grade School is an elementary school in Ritzville, Washington, serving 154 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Ritzville School District, which is ranked 92 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Ritzville Grade School has shown a mixed academic performance compared to the state average, with slightly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, but significantly higher proficiency in Science. The school's performance varies across different student groups, with female students and Hispanic students outperforming the state average, while White students perform slightly below the state average. Notably, the school's economically disadvantaged students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 300 out of 1,024 Washington elementary schools.

Compared to the closest neighboring school, Lind Elementary School, which is part of the Lind School District, Ritzville Grade School has higher academic proficiency rates across all subjects and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that Ritzville Grade School is performing better than its nearby counterpart, though there may be an opportunity to improve the performance of its White student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 401 E 6th Ave.
       Ritzville, WA  99169-1674

(509) 659-0232

District: Ritzville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
432nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,050 Help


Students who attend Ritzville Grade School usually attend:

Middle:    Lind Ritzville Middle School
High:    Ritzville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  154

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.9%
Hispanic:
12.3%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ritzville Grade School ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.9%), Hispanic (12.3%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ritzville Grade School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ritzville Grade School is $18,050.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ritzville Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritzville Grade School 432nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Ritzville Grade School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ritzville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritzville School District 92nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ritzville Grade School

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Rank History for all students at Ritzville Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.83 442nd 1026 56.9%
2005 74.90 216th 1031 79.0%
2006 72.86 233rd 1051 77.8%
2007 58.20 449th 1069 58.0%
2008 64.30 378th 1067 64.6%
2009 66.38 342nd 1072 68.1%
2010 55.91 468th 1088 57.0%
2011 48.65 585th 1092 46.4%
2012 46.11 629th 1097 42.7%
2013 38.08 736th 1106 33.5%
2015 68.20 306th 1067 71.3%
2016 82.35 162nd 1053 84.6%
2017 67.99 333rd 1056 68.5%
2018 68.57 333rd 1054 68.4%
2019 49.19 593rd 1130 47.5%
2021 39.70 633rd 1107 42.8%
2022 54.81 485th 1169 58.5%
2023 60.75 429th 1169 63.3%
2024 61.08 432nd 1168 63.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ritzville Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.40 153rd 835 81.7%
2019 54.70 443rd 979 54.7%
2021 43.45 455th 854 46.7%
2022 57.99 364th 1019 64.3%
2023 64.98 296th 1013 70.8%
2024 75.75 169th 1024 83.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ritzville Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.35 339th 1004 66.2%
2019 58.79 450th 1068 57.9%
2021 44.22 525th 1008 47.9%
2022 47.78 545th 1100 50.5%
2023 61.37 397th 1094 63.7%
2024 61.72 376th 1093 65.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ritzville Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.33 301st 999 69.9%
2019 46.69 589th 1075 45.2%
2021 33.61 657th 1025 35.9%
2022 59.97 407th 1113 63.4%
2023 58.68 419th 1099 61.9%
2024 58.29 434th 1099 60.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ritzville Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.55 240th 694 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ritzville Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.46 560th 1027 45.5%
2021 27.79 710th 943 24.7%
2022 47.71 534th 1031 48.2%
2023 47.09 527th 1011 47.9%
2024 48.47 520th 1009 48.5%
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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 Ritzville Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 309 0 3 13 8 n/a n/a 0 333
1989 319 0 2 16 7 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 320 0 1 12 7 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 316 0 2 12 7 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 314 0 5 23 3 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 325 1 8 23 3 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 322 2 12 18 2 n/a n/a 0 356
1995 291 1 8 8 4 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 291 1 8 8 4 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 287 1 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 282 2 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1999 268 1 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2000 256 1 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 253 1 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2002 252 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 252 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 215 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 222 0 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2006 223 1 3 22 3 n/a n/a 0 252
2007 210 0 5 24 8 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 213 0 3 16 7 n/a n/a 0 239
2009 194 0 4 23 6 n/a n/a 2 229
2010 183 0 3 14 8 n/a n/a 5 213
2011 193 0 3 17 5 0 0 0 218
2012 198 2 4 23 5 0 0 0 232
2013 193 4 3 22 3 2 0 0 227
2014 187 6 2 19 4 0 1 0 219
2015 137 5 1 15 1 0 1 0 160
2016 145 6 3 15 0 0 1 0 170
2017 140 2 4 25 1 0 2 0 174
2018 140 2 3 20 1 0 1 0 167
2019 155 0 3 27 3 0 4 0 192
2020 144 0 3 22 4 0 6 0 179
2021 125 0 4 25 4 0 6 0 164
2022 131 0 3 26 3 0 5 0 168
2023 123 0 2 19 4 0 6 0 154

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 Ritzville Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 17.0 19.5 0
1989 344 18.0 19.1 n/a
1990 340 17.0 20.0 0
1991 337 18.1 18.6 n/a
1992 345 18.3 18.8 n/a
1993 360 19.1 18.8 n/a
1994 356 18.4 19.3 n/a
1995 312 20.5 15.2 n/a
1996 312 20.5 15.2 n/a
1997 305 20.3 15.0 n/a
1998 298 17.7 16.8 n/a
1999 287 14.4 19.9 n/a
2000 272 15.4 17.7 n/a
2001 267 15.2 17.6 n/a
2002 262 13.6 19.3 61.8
2003 262 13.6 19.3 61.8
2004 227 15.0 15.1 63
2005 244 16.1 15.2 61.1
2006 252 15.2 16.6 61.9
2007 247 15.7 15.7 53
2008 239 16.5 14.5 47.7
2009 229 16.5 13.9 46.7
2010 213 15.0 14.1 51.9
2011 218 13.4 16.1 46.3
2012 232 11.8 19.6 43.5
2013 227 7.7 29.2 43.2
2014 219 n/a n/a 45.7
2015 160 10.0 16.0 49.4
2016 170 11.0 15.4 51.8
2017 174 10.1 17.2 49.4
2018 167 11.3 14.7 50.3
2019 192 10.7 17.7 40.1
2020 179 11.2 15.8 53.6
2021 164 10.7 15.2 51.2
2022 168 10.7 15.6 52.4
2023 154 12.3 12.4 51.9

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 Ritzville Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 17.0 19.5 0
1989 344 18.0 19.1 n/a
1990 340 17.0 20.0 0
1991 337 18.1 18.6 n/a
1992 345 18.3 18.8 n/a
1993 360 19.1 18.8 n/a
1994 356 18.4 19.3 n/a
1995 312 20.5 15.2 n/a
1996 312 20.5 15.2 n/a
1997 305 20.3 15.0 n/a
1998 298 17.7 16.8 n/a
1999 287 14.4 19.9 n/a
2000 272 15.4 17.7 n/a
2001 267 15.2 17.6 n/a
2002 262 13.6 19.3 61.8
2003 262 13.6 19.3 61.8
2004 227 15.0 15.1 63
2005 244 16.1 15.2 61.1
2006 252 15.2 16.6 61.9
2007 247 15.7 15.7 53
2008 239 16.5 14.5 47.7
2009 229 16.5 13.9 46.7
2010 213 15.0 14.1 51.9
2011 218 13.4 16.1 46.3
2012 232 11.8 19.6 43.5
2013 227 7.7 29.2 43.2
2014 219 n/a n/a 45.7
2015 160 10.0 16.0 49.4
2016 170 11.0 15.4 51.8
2017 174 10.1 17.2 49.4
2018 167 11.3 14.7 50.3
2019 192 10.7 17.7 40.1
2020 179 11.2 15.8 53.6
2021 164 10.7 15.2 51.2
2022 168 10.7 15.6 52.4
2023 154 12.3 12.4 51.9

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

Ritzville Grade School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201695.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.2%95.2%100.0%95.2%95.2%95.2%
201791.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%8.8%97.1%100.0%100.0%94.1%100.0%100.0%
201885.7%0.0%3.6%7.1%0.0%100.0%92.9%100.0%96.4%92.9%92.9%
201992.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.7%92.6%92.6%92.6%92.6%92.6%92.6%
202096.4%3.6%0.0%0.0%3.6%100.0%100.0%96.4%96.4%100.0%96.4%96.4%96.4%100.0%
202194.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.6%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%94.4%
202291.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.7%91.7%91.7%91.7%91.7%95.8%95.8%95.8%91.7%
202380.7%6.5%0.0%0.0%6.5%87.1%87.1%90.3%80.7%87.1%80.7%80.7%80.7%87.1%
202492.3%3.9%0.0%3.9%0.0%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Ritzville Grade School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.1%0.0%0.6%4.1%98.2%97.1%98.8%96.5%98.2%97.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ritzville Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $969 (6.1%) $14,965 (93.9%) $15,934
2020 $398 (3.3%) $11,518 (96.7%) $11,916
2021 $1,421 (8.3%) $15,726 (91.7%) $17,147
2022 $1,681 (9.3%) $16,369 (90.7%) $18,050

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ritzville Grade School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 593rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 429th of 1169 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ritzville Grade School)5051.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ritzville School District)5051.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ritzville Grade School)54.658.1
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Ritzville School District)54.658.1
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ritzville Grade School)44.454.6
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ritzville School District)44.454.6
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Ritzville Grade School)44.472.7
 28.3%
   4th Grade Math (Ritzville School District)44.472.7
 28.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ritzville Grade School)66.754.2
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ritzville School District)66.754.2
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Ritzville Grade School)6045.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade Math (Ritzville School District)6045.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Ritzville Grade School)63.345.8
 17.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ritzville School District)63.345.8
 17.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ritzville Grade School)54.453.3
 1.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ritzville School District)59.250.3
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Ritzville Grade School)53.258.4
 5.3%
   All Grades Math (Ritzville School District)51.741.2
 10.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Ritzville Grade School)63.345.8
 17.5%
   All Grades Science (Ritzville School District)51.943.2
 8.7%
   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 Students192154
 19.8%
African American00
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2719
 29.6%
Pacific Islander00
White155123
 20.6%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.1%51.9%
 11.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ritzville Grade School

In the 2022-23 school year, 154 students attended Ritzville Grade School.

Ritzville Grade School ranks 432nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ritzville Grade School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lind Ritzville Middle School
High : Ritzville High School

Students at Ritzville Grade School are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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