Meadow Ridge Elementary School

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadow Ridge Elementary School, located in Kent, Washington, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Kent School District. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction, social-emotional learning, and a supportive environment for students in grades kindergarten through fifth. Like many schools in the district, Meadow Ridge emphasizes student growth through a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and families. With a focus on inclusive practices, Meadow Ridge strives to meet the varying needs of its student population by utilizing school-wide initiatives and community engagement to improve academic outcomes. As part of the Kent School District, the school benefits from a broader network of educational resources, professional development for staff, and district-wide programs designed to create a consistent and equitable learning experience.

423

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	75
Black	61
Asian	140
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	18

Asian
140 (33.1%)
White
95 (22.5%)
Hispanic
75 (17.7%)
Black
61 (14.4%)
Two or More
34 (8.0%)
Pacific Islander
18 (4.3%)

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:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7870
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 24

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 74