Ridgeview Elementary

301 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgeview Elementary is a public school located in the north-central area of Spokane, Washington, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Spokane Public Schools district, the school is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood near Shadle Park. It is known for its community-focused atmosphere and commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering the social-emotional growth of its young students.

The school environment typically places a strong focus on inclusivity and student engagement, often utilizing the district’s standardized curriculum to ensure students meet state learning benchmarks. With its location on North Maple Street, Ridgeview benefits from a supportive neighborhood environment and frequently collaborates with local families to promote school-wide events and academic enrichment programs. Like many schools in the Spokane district, it strives to balance high academic standards with a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning.

301

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeview Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	40
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	37
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

White
201 (66.8%)
Hispanic
40 (13.3%)
Two or More
37 (12.3%)
Pacific Islander
9 (3.0%)
Black
5 (1.7%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.3%)

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:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-4000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 11

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridgeview Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridgeview Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	132	43.9%
Male	169	56.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)