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Ridgecrest Elementary

Summary:

Ridgecrest Elementary is a public elementary school in Shoreline, Washington, serving 451 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Shoreline School District, which is ranked 13th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Ridgecrest has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. Ridgecrest's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for African American students but lower for Asian and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Shoreline School District, such as Highland Terrace Elementary and Meridian Park Elementary, Ridgecrest's performance is generally lower, with lower test scores, lower statewide rankings, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These disparities suggest potential equity concerns that the school's leadership and the Shoreline School District may need to address through targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public K-5

 16516 10th Avenue N.E.
       Shoreline, WA  98155-5904

(206) 393-4272

District: Shoreline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,078 Help


Students who attend Ridgecrest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kellogg Middle School
High:    Shorecrest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.2%
Asian:
18.0%
Hispanic:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgecrest Elementary ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Shoreline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ridgecrest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.2%), Asian (18%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Shoreline School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary is 16.5, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgecrest Elementary is $18,078. 9 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgecrest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgecrest Elementary 474th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Ridgecrest Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Shoreline School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoreline School District 13th 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 74.51 205th 1026 80.0%
2005 74.69 221st 1031 78.6%
2006 72.54 240th 1051 77.2%
2007 78.81 154th 1069 85.6%
2008 70.27 287th 1067 73.1%
2009 74.40 223rd 1072 79.2%
2010 68.30 300th 1088 72.4%
2011 81.05 140th 1092 87.2%
2012 85.60 97th 1097 91.2%
2013 84.37 112th 1106 89.9%
2015 85.23 128th 1067 88.0%
2016 80.75 181st 1053 82.8%
2017 85.95 128th 1056 87.9%
2018 79.56 202nd 1054 80.8%
2019 74.42 278th 1130 75.4%
2021 69.41 312th 1107 71.8%
2022 66.30 362nd 1169 69.0%
2023 68.22 343rd 1169 70.7%
2024 57.81 474th 1168 59.4%
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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
2018 74.67 45th 212 78.8%
2019 66.45 85th 303 71.9%
2022 61.05 105th 252 58.3%
2024 50.18 93rd 188 50.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.30 156th 333 53.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.65 115th 308 62.7%
2024 55.36 126th 339 62.8%
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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 54.96 365th 835 56.3%
2019 39.18 635th 979 35.1%
2021 39.76 503rd 854 41.1%
2022 51.50 455th 1019 55.3%
2023 53.70 446th 1013 56.0%
2024 60.57 361st 1024 64.7%
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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 78.64 194th 1004 80.7%
2019 76.60 233rd 1068 78.2%
2021 64.34 327th 1008 67.6%
2022 67.77 324th 1100 70.5%
2023 70.13 290th 1094 73.5%
2024 56.87 434th 1093 60.3%
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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 78.14 216th 999 78.4%
2019 71.67 296th 1075 72.5%
2021 70.48 279th 1025 72.8%
2022 64.05 364th 1113 67.3%
2023 63.98 363rd 1099 67.0%
2024 57.19 448th 1099 59.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.68 98th 169 42.0%
2019 48.06 110th 201 45.3%
2021 63.37 56th 131 57.3%
2022 46.42 111th 187 40.6%
2023 45.14 94th 170 44.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Ridgecrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.92 53rd 110 51.8%
2024 73.92 12th 71 83.1%
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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 64.96 153rd 540 71.7%
2019 57.34 266th 697 61.8%
2024 57.94 263rd 651 59.6%
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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 82.02 112th 833 86.6%
2019 79.27 181st 1027 82.4%
2021 71.86 252nd 943 73.3%
2022 70.78 294th 1031 71.5%
2023 77.73 218th 1011 78.4%
2024 68.02 307th 1009 69.6%
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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 Ridgecrest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 8 33 14 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1989 373 11 33 16 2 n/a n/a 0 435
1990 382 13 41 10 6 n/a n/a 0 452
1991 402 14 38 14 6 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 365 16 50 15 5 n/a n/a 0 451
1993 357 18 57 15 6 n/a n/a 0 453
1994 415 20 53 20 10 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 425 25 62 16 9 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 425 25 62 16 9 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 414 21 62 17 7 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 378 19 76 16 7 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 374 22 71 21 12 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 349 18 72 24 16 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 304 23 70 21 16 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 217 30 60 19 13 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 217 30 60 19 13 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 201 33 60 18 8 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 193 29 61 16 10 n/a n/a 0 309
2006 178 28 53 21 10 n/a n/a 14 304
2007 166 29 53 17 11 n/a n/a 25 301
2008 281 38 88 28 7 n/a n/a 34 476
2009 279 37 85 29 5 n/a n/a 55 490
2010 288 43 80 21 6 n/a n/a 81 519
2011 257 32 82 49 1 1 80 0 502
2012 269 36 90 57 2 1 78 0 533
2013 277 30 80 48 1 1 67 0 504
2014 290 27 74 67 3 3 83 0 547
2015 272 35 80 70 1 3 89 0 550
2016 270 48 79 69 0 3 94 0 563
2017 275 45 80 82 0 3 93 0 578
2018 273 36 66 72 0 3 89 0 539
2019 265 39 70 71 1 2 78 1 527
2020 256 39 70 67 0 0 71 0 503
2021 228 49 58 51 0 1 47 0 434
2022 201 59 57 63 0 3 56 0 439
2023 186 58 81 69 0 1 56 0 451

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 413 18.0 22.9 0
1989 435 20.0 21.7 n/a
1990 452 21.6 20.9 0
1991 474 25.1 18.8 n/a
1992 451 23.4 19.2 n/a
1993 453 23.1 19.6 n/a
1994 518 26.6 19.5 n/a
1995 537 26.0 20.7 n/a
1996 537 26.0 20.7 n/a
1997 521 24.3 21.4 n/a
1998 496 28.1 17.7 n/a
1999 500 26.9 18.6 n/a
2000 479 28.1 17.0 n/a
2001 434 25.4 17.1 n/a
2002 339 21.8 15.6 21.5
2003 339 21.8 15.6 21.5
2004 320 19.0 16.8 21.3
2005 309 19.4 15.9 21.7
2006 304 18.7 16.3 22.1
2007 301 17.3 17.4 47.8
2008 476 25.5 18.7 21.3
2009 490 25.5 19.2 25.3
2010 519 25.6 20.2 29.2
2011 502 24.1 20.7 24.3
2012 533 26.6 20.0 27
2013 504 25.9 19.4 25.8
2014 547 n/a n/a 28.9
2015 550 32.0 17.1 27.3
2016 563 28.0 20.1 26.6
2017 578 29.1 19.8 26.6
2018 539 27.2 19.7 24.7
2019 527 28.4 18.5 28.5
2020 503 29.7 16.9 26.6
2021 434 28.2 15.3 29
2022 439 26.9 16.2 32.1
2023 451 27.3 16.5 44.1

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 413 18.0 22.9 0
1989 435 20.0 21.7 n/a
1990 452 21.6 20.9 0
1991 474 25.1 18.8 n/a
1992 451 23.4 19.2 n/a
1993 453 23.1 19.6 n/a
1994 518 26.6 19.5 n/a
1995 537 26.0 20.7 n/a
1996 537 26.0 20.7 n/a
1997 521 24.3 21.4 n/a
1998 496 28.1 17.7 n/a
1999 500 26.9 18.6 n/a
2000 479 28.1 17.0 n/a
2001 434 25.4 17.1 n/a
2002 339 21.8 15.6 21.5
2003 339 21.8 15.6 21.5
2004 320 19.0 16.8 21.3
2005 309 19.4 15.9 21.7
2006 304 18.7 16.3 22.1
2007 301 17.3 17.4 47.8
2008 476 25.5 18.7 21.3
2009 490 25.5 19.2 25.3
2010 519 25.6 20.2 29.2
2011 502 24.1 20.7 24.3
2012 533 26.6 20.0 27
2013 504 25.9 19.4 25.8
2014 547 n/a n/a 28.9
2015 550 32.0 17.1 27.3
2016 563 28.0 20.1 26.6
2017 578 29.1 19.8 26.6
2018 539 27.2 19.7 24.7
2019 527 28.4 18.5 28.5
2020 503 29.7 16.9 26.6
2021 434 28.2 15.3 29
2022 439 26.9 16.2 32.1
2023 451 27.3 16.5 44.1

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

Ridgecrest Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201693.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.8%100.0%93.5%95.7%97.8%97.8%
201793.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.5%95.7%97.8%93.5%93.5%95.7%97.8%
202190.4%2.4%0.0%1.2%6.0%96.4%95.2%94.0%94.0%95.2%96.4%96.4%96.4%95.2%
202296.9%0.0%1.5%1.5%0.0%96.9%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
202393.9%1.2%0.0%1.2%0.0%96.3%96.3%96.3%95.1%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%
2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Ridgecrest Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201894.1%0.0%2.4%1.2%2.4%97.7%96.5%97.7%100.0%97.7%97.7%
201990.2%0.0%1.0%1.0%7.8%96.1%96.1%95.1%95.1%95.1%96.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Ridgecrest Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.3%0.2%0.4%6.9%95.3%96.0%94.6%94.0%95.1%96.0%

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 $513 (3.7%) $13,281 (96.3%) $13,794
2020 $316 (2.7%) $11,271 (97.3%) $11,587
2021 $906 (5.5%) $15,430 (94.5%) $16,336
2022 $1,585 (8.8%) $16,493 (91.2%) $18,078

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 278th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 343rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgecrest Elementary)72.162.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)74.569.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ridgecrest Elementary)70.960.9
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.368.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgecrest Elementary)73.255.4
 17.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)75.564.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Ridgecrest Elementary)6852.3
 15.7%
   4th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.465.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgecrest Elementary)66.759.7
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)73.874.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Ridgecrest Elementary)48.851.4
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)62.963.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Ridgecrest Elementary)58.563
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Shoreline School District)70.472.4
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgecrest Elementary)72.759.2
 13.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)76.870.8
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Ridgecrest Elementary)63.254.7
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Shoreline School District)66.759.7
 7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Ridgecrest Elementary)58.563
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Shoreline School District)66.967.8
 0.9%
   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 Students527451
 14.4%
African American3958
 48.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian7081
 15.7%
Hispanic7169
 2.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White265186
 29.8%
Two or More Races7856
 28.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%44.1%
 15.7%

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Students who attend Ridgecrest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kellogg Middle School
High : Shorecrest High School

Students at Ridgecrest Elementary are 41% White, 18% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Ridgecrest Elementary.

Ridgecrest Elementary ranks 474th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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