Ridgefield Early Learning Center in Ridgefield, WA

At a glance

Reported students

100

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

25:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington other enrollment

54th percentile

Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

666

Ridgefield Early Learning Center: 100 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

25:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. 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: Not reported
Teachers (FTE): 2
Student–teacher ratio: Not reported

What the reported data says about Ridgefield Early Learning Center

Ridgefield Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Ridgefield. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Ridgefield School District. NCES reports 100 students for 2024–25.

Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 25:1, close to the Washington median of 23.5:1 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 (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Ridgefield Early Learning Center

1How do the reported 25:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 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?

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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch: 31%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.28
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

White66%
Hispanic16%
Black1%
Asian5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial12%

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

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Wisdom Ridge Academy

Other · Grades KG–12

200 reported students

Sunset Ridge Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

616 reported students

View Ridge Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

666 reported students

Union Ridge Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–04

708 reported students

South Ridge Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–04

758 reported students

Ridgefield High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,249 reported students

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Public schools near Ridgefield Early Learning Center

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
Wisdom Ridge Academy Other · Ridgefield School District	KG–12	200	2.6 mi
St. Helens Virtual Academy Other · St Helens SD 502	KG–12	153	4.9 mi
La Center Academy Other · La Center School District	KG–12	38	5.3 mi
Lewis River Academy Other · Woodland School District	KG–12	43	6.1 mi
Scappoose Online Academy Other · Scappoose SD 1J	KG–12	50	7.9 mi
CAM Academy Other · Battle Ground School District	03–12	510	9.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Ridgefield Early Learning Center

What grades does Ridgefield Early Learning Center serve?

Ridgefield Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Ridgefield School District.

How many students attend Ridgefield Early Learning Center?

Ridgefield Early Learning Center reported 100 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Ridgefield Early Learning Center?

The calculated ratio is 25:1, based on 100 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Ridgefield Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Ridgefield Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ridgefield School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Ridgefield Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

31% 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 Ridgefield Early Learning Center in?

Ridgefield Early Learning Center is part of Ridgefield School District, based in Ridgefield, WA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Ridgefield Early Learning Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wisdom Ridge Academy (2.6 mi), St. Helens Virtual Academy (4.9 mi), La Center Academy (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.