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Ritzville Grade School

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Ritzville Grade School ranks 411 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

411^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Ritzville Grade School is a public elementary school serving about 193 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in the rural community of Ritzville, Washington, as part of the Ritzville School District.

This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in supporting its students. It consistently earns a 3-star rating and outperforms both its district and the state average in math, English, and science. A key strength is its exceptional effectiveness with students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, where it ranks even higher than its overall state ranking. This is impressive given that the school operates with significantly lower per-student spending than many nearby schools, such as Benge Elementary, demonstrating efficient and effective use of resources.

When compared to a similar nearby school like Lind Elementary School, which serves a student population with similar economic challenges, Ritzville Grade School shows notably higher proficiency rates in all core subjects while spending roughly half as much per student. The school has shown a steady and resilient improvement trajectory in recent years, recovering well from pandemic-era challenges to secure its position in the middle-upper tier of Washington elementary schools.

193

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,949

Per pupil spending ?

58%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 E 6th Ave.
Ritzville, WA 99169-1674

(509) 659-0232

District: Ritzville School District

Students who attend Ritzville Grade School usually attend:

Middle:	Lind Ritzville Middle School
High:	Ritzville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 43rd percentile in 2021 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (56% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 65th (2025) from a 43rd-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Washington median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg43%

Washington avg48%

411^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

112^th of 247Ritzville School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	62.0	411 of 1160	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.1	432 of 1168	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.7	429 of 1169	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.8	485 of 1169	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.7	633 of 1107	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.2	593 of 1130	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.6	333 of 1054	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.0	333 of 1056	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	82.3	162 of 1053	84.6%	★★★★☆
2015	68.2	306 of 1067	71.3%	★★★★☆
2013	38.1	736 of 1106	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.1	629 of 1097	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.6	585 of 1092	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.9	468 of 1088	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.4	342 of 1072	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.3	378 of 1067	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.2	449 of 1069	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.9	233 of 1051	77.8%	★★★★☆
2005	74.9	216 of 1031	79.0%	★★★★☆
2004	56.8	442 of 1026	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	65.6	334 of 1092	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.7	376 of 1093	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.4	397 of 1094	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.8	545 of 1100	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.2	525 of 1008	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.8	450 of 1068	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.3	339 of 1004	66.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	56.6	240 of 694	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	68.1	258 of 1013	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	169 of 1024	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	65.0	296 of 1013	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	58.0	364 of 1019	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.4	455 of 854	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.7	443 of 979	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.4	153 of 835	81.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	51.0	511 of 1098	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	434 of 1099	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	419 of 1099	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.0	407 of 1113	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.6	657 of 1025	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.7	589 of 1075	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.3	301 of 999	69.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	56.6	428 of 1007	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.5	520 of 1009	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.1	527 of 1011	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.7	534 of 1031	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.8	710 of 943	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.5	560 of 1027	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)75th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2025)69th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2022)65th percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)57th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2025)53rd percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science57%+7 vs state

English Language Arts55%~ state avg

Math55%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ritzville Grade School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 E 6th Ave.	Ritzville	99169	Adams County	Ritzville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 659-0232	193	12	16.2	58.0%	162 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.9%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	62	411^th of 1160 public elementary schools	64.6%		61.1	432^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	63.0%	21	56.7	56.7	59.1	50.0	56.7	55.4	50.0	63.6	51.7	54.8	92.3	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	$17,949	$952	$16,997
Lind Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 W 3rd St	Lind	99341	Adams County	Lind School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 677-3481	82	8	10.2	63.4%	48 (58.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.4	636^th of 1160 public elementary schools	45.2%		20.2	966^th of 1168 public elementary schools	17.3%	330	44.4	44.4	61.5	46.7		43.2	41.7	40.0		30.6	76.9	84.6	84.6	84.6	84.6	76.9	92.3	84.6	76.9	76.9	$34,621	$2,550	$32,071
Benge Elementary	Public	K-6	2978 E Benge Winona Rd	Benge	99105	Adams County	Benge School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 887-2370	14	2	7.0		12 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$46,567	$4,296	$42,271

Frequently Asked Questions about Ritzville Grade School

How many students attend Ritzville Grade School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 193 students attended Ritzville Grade School.

What schools do graduates of Ritzville Grade School attend?

Students who attend Ritzville Grade School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lind Ritzville Middle School
High : Ritzville High School

Is Ritzville Grade School a good school?

Ritzville Grade School ranks 411^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ritzville Grade School?

Students at Ritzville Grade School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Ritzville Grade School in?

Ritzville School District

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