Union Ridge Elementary

www.ridgefieldsd.org/o/union-ridge-elementary

708 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Union Ridge Elementary is a primary school located in Ridgefield, Washington, serving as part of the Ridgefield School District. Situated at 330 North Fifth Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades. As a key institution within the district, it focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence and student engagement, often utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Ridgefield School District to foster a well-rounded education. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current school policies, or enrollment information are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.ridgefieldsd.org, which serves as a central hub for updates regarding Union Ridge Elementary’s events, faculty communications, and district-wide initiatives.

708

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	94
Black	7
Asian	15
Two or More	70
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
516 (72.9%)
Hispanic
94 (13.3%)
Two or More
70 (9.9%)
Asian
15 (2.1%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(360)750-7600
Website:	http://www.ridgefieldsd.org/o/union-ridge-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 164