- Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Orting Primary School (626:1 vs. 475:1).
- Orting Primary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School (257 vs. 233).
- Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Orting Primary School (21 vs. 6).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Orting Primary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School (257 vs. 233).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Orting Primary School (21 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Orting Primary School reported a higher violent incidents than Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School (13 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Orting Primary School (626:1 vs. 475:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Orting Primary School
$16,033.84
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
$16,033.84
Local revenue share
Orting Primary School
16.7%
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
16.7%
State revenue share
Orting Primary School
76.6%
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
76.6%
Federal revenue share
Orting Primary School
6.8%
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
6.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Orting Primary School
41%
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
41%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.