At a glance
Reported students
430
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
529.5
Rocky Ridge Elementary: 430 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Rocky Ridge Elementary
Rocky Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Graham. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Bethel School District. NCES reports 430 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 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 (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. 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 Rocky Ridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.05 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.3%
- Multiracial17.2%
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 Bethel School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Graham Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
North Star Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
446 reported students
Spanaway Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
371 reported students
Nelson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
497 reported students
Naches Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
524 reported students
Public schools near Rocky Ridge Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 540 | 1.2 mi |
| Kapowsin Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 321 | 2.5 mi |
| North Star Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 446 | 2.5 mi |
| Shining Mountain Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 613 | 3.2 mi |
| Elk Plain School of Choice Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–08 | 574 | 3.6 mi |
| Pioneer Valley Elementary Elementary · Bethel School District | KG–05 | 524 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Ridge Elementary
What grades does Rocky Ridge Elementary serve?
Rocky Ridge Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bethel School District.
How many students attend Rocky Ridge Elementary?
Rocky Ridge Elementary reported 430 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 422 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocky Ridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 430 students and 28.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rocky Ridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocky Ridge Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rocky Ridge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rocky Ridge Elementary in?
Rocky Ridge Elementary is part of Bethel School District, based in Spanaway, WA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rocky Ridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Centennial Elementary (1.2 mi), Kapowsin Elementary (2.5 mi), North Star Elementary (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.