At a glance
Reported students
425
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
West Ridge Elementary School: 425 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about West Ridge Elementary School
West Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Post Falls. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Post Falls District. NCES reports 425 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, above the Idaho median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Ridge Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.8%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.6%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Post Falls District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greensferry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
466 reported students
Treaty Rock Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Seltice Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
375 reported students
Prairie View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Mullan Trail Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students
Public schools near West Ridge Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seltice Elementary School Elementary · Post Falls District | PK–05 | 375 | 0.8 mi |
| Mullan Trail Elementary School Elementary · Post Falls District | PK–05 | 342 | 1 mi |
| Greensferry Elementary School Elementary · Post Falls District | PK–05 | 406 | 2.6 mi |
| Prairie View Elementary Elementary · Post Falls District | PK–05 | 349 | 2.6 mi |
| Ponderosa Elementary School Elementary · Post Falls District | PK–05 | 466 | 3.6 mi |
| East Farms STEAM School Elementary · East Valley School District (Spokane) | PK–06 | 387 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Ridge Elementary School
What grades does West Ridge Elementary School serve?
West Ridge Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Post Falls District.
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary School?
West Ridge Elementary School reported 425 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 425 students and 21.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Ridge Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Ridge Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Post Falls District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Ridge Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Ridge Elementary School in?
West Ridge Elementary School is part of Post Falls District, based in Post Falls, ID, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Ridge Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seltice Elementary School (0.8 mi), Mullan Trail Elementary School (1 mi), Greensferry Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.