View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

View Ridge Elementary School, located at 3250 Spruce Avenue in Bremerton, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bremerton School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing student-centered instruction, View Ridge aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success while encouraging students to become engaged and responsible citizens.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, View Ridge Elementary is known for its commitment to building partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Bremerton community. The school integrates various resources and support systems to address the unique needs of its learners, ensuring that students have access to the tools necessary to thrive. Through a combination of rigorous standards, inclusive programs, and a focus on character development, the school strives to create an enriching educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the local community.

388

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	109
Black	14
Asian	24
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

White
180 (46.4%)
Hispanic
109 (28.1%)
Two or More
53 (13.7%)
Asian
24 (6.2%)
Black
14 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bremerton School District
Phone:	(360)473-4500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 55