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Ridgewood Elementary School

18030 162ND PL SE RENTON WA 98058

Top 10% School in Washington

Ranked 41 of 250 in Washington

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About Ridgewood Elementary School

Ridgewood Elementary School, found in the adorable Fairwood neighborhood of Renton, Washington, is the ultimate place for families seeking a high-quality education. Serving children PK–6, Ridgewood is ranked #4 in the Kent School District among elementary schools and consists of a healthy school population of 496 students. Families love that Ridgewood has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio, with 26 full-time teachers and a school counselor assisting students, so all children can get the focus they need to be successful at school. The school has 55% male and 45% female students. As far as academics, they shine—66% of students are proficient in math, while 68% are proficient in reading, placing Ridgewood in the top 20% statewide. To benefit the process of education, Ridgewood also has gifted programs for students, along with before- and after-school programs through Right At School and YMCA. The school itself has a diverse and inclusive school community. Fairwood also has amazing homes in the neighborhoods valued from $765K–$900, which adds to the attraction for families. According to the school 23% are economically disadvantaged students and 63% are minorities. These facts make this school is well-regarded elementary school in Washington.

Ridgewood Elementary School Contact Information

Address

18030 162ND PL SE RENTON WA 98058

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Phone

(253) 373-7482

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 68% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
424
Total Students
$97308
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 41 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ridgewood Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 37.1%
Asian 35.1%
Hispanic 7.7%
Black 7.1%
Two+ Races 12.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
37.1%
Asian
35.1%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
7.1%
Two+ Races
12.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 424
44.8%
190 Female
55.2%
234 Male

Student Population

424 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

419 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Marisabel Sabella Curtis, who is a kindergarten teacher works at Ridgewood Elementary School, has beenachived the Kent School District's Teacher of the Year title for 2024–2025. On February 25, 2025 the budget presentation took place online too.

FAQ

Q:What is the address of Ridgewood Elementary School?

A: Ridgewood Elementary School serves local K–5 students and is situated in Renton, Washington.

Q:How many pupils are enrolled at Ridgewood Elementary School?

A:A close-knit community is ensured by the approximately 400 students enrolled at Ridgewood Elementary School.

Q: Are there any special programs available at Ridgewood Elementary School?

A: Ridgewood Elementary School does offer reading assistance, STEM, and art enrichment programs.

Q:What distinguishes Ridgewood Elementary School from other top schools?

A: A safe learning environment, diversity, and academic progress are the main goals of Ridgewood Elementary School.

Q: Does Ridgewood Elementary School involve parents?

A: Through school programs, volunteer opportunities, and events, Ridgewood Elementary School promotes parent involvement.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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