Union Ridge Elementary School

330 N Fifth Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 708 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Union Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Union Ridge Elementary School's student population of 708 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
708 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

Union Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Ridge Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#247 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
67%
41%
70%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ridgefield School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Union Ridge Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Union Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Union Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Union Ridge Elementary School?
708 students attend Union Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Union Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Ridge Elementary School?
Union Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Union Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Ridge Elementary School part of?
Union Ridge Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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