West Ridge Elementary School in Post Falls, Idaho on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Ridge Elementary School is a suburban public school in Post Falls, Idaho that is part of Post Falls School District 273. It serves 427 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

427 Students

24 Teachers

1758 N Clark Fork Pkwy

Post Falls, ID 83854 View local requests

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West Ridge Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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West Ridge Elementary School Demographics

32%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Ridge Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 8, 2025

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