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Fuguitt Elementary School vs. Ridgecrest Elementary School

Should you attend Fuguitt Elementary School or Ridgecrest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fuguitt Elementary School
13010 101st St
Largo, FL 33773
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Ridgecrest Elementary School
1901 119th St
Largo, FL 33778
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Fuguitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fuguitt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
437 students
533 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fuguitt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fuguitt Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgecrest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fuguitt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgecrest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fuguitt Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pinellas School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pinellas School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1304 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#815 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fuguitt Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgecrest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in FL)
66%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fuguitt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fuguitt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fuguitt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fuguitt Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgecrest Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
41
Kindergarten Students
55
56
Grade 1 Students
73
53
Grade 2 Students
65
85
Grade 3 Students
55
80
Grade 4 Students
76
101
Grade 5 Students
59
117

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fuguitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fuguitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fuguitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fuguitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fuguitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fuguitt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fuguitt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgecrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fuguitt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgecrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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