Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridge Crest Elementary School serves the northwest part of Blackfoot, ID, covering an area of approximately 10.1 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.2 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Crest Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridge Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Crest Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Crest Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Ridge Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverbend Elementary School, Groveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Ridge Crest Elementary School?
359 students attend Ridge Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ridge Crest Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Crest Elementary School?
Ridge Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Crest Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Crest Elementary School part of?
Ridge Crest Elementary School is part of Blackfoot School District.
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