Serving 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School's student population of 723 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 18, 2026
School Rankings
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1117 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
4%
5%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Orting School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1117 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orting Elementary School, Maple Lawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
723 students attend Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is part of Orting School District.
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