Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pacific Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Ridge Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Strengthening community, inspiring possibility, ensuring opportunity.
School Rankings
Pacific Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Ridge Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
61%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School is ranked #583 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pacific Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
605 students attend Pacific Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pacific Ridge Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Ridge Elementary School?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pacific Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pacific Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pacific Ridge Elementary School is part of Seaside SD 10 School District.
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