At a glance
Reported students
290
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
367
View Ridge Elementary School: 290 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
18.6:1 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
- 350
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about View Ridge Elementary School
View Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Seattle. It is one of 108 current school records connected to Seattle School District No. 1. NCES reports 290 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above 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 (59.7%) and multiracial (16.2%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. 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 View Ridge Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.6 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 0.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.87
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.41
- 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
- White59.7%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black3.1%
- Asian12.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial16.2%
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 Seattle School District No. 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Viewlands Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
290 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Roxhill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Adams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
285 reported students
Highland Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
Orca K-8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
278 reported students
Public schools near View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | KG–05 | 188 | 0.5 mi |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | PK–05 | 402 | 0.5 mi |
| Sand Point Elementary Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | PK–05 | 173 | 0.8 mi |
| Bryant Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | KG–05 | 470 | 1 mi |
| Wedgwood Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | KG–05 | 333 | 1.2 mi |
| Laurelhurst Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | KG–05 | 272 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about View Ridge Elementary School
What grades does View Ridge Elementary School serve?
View Ridge Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Seattle School District No. 1.
How many students attend View Ridge Elementary School?
View Ridge Elementary School reported 290 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 350 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at View Ridge Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 290 students and 15.6 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 View Ridge Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
View Ridge Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Seattle School District No. 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of View Ridge Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11% 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 View Ridge Elementary School in?
View Ridge Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1, based in Seattle, WA, which operates 108 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near View Ridge Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stephen Decatur Elementary School (0.5 mi), Thornton Creek Elementary School (0.5 mi), Sand Point Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.