Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ridgecrest Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
50%
11%
Black
37%
32%
White
11%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgecrest Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is ranked #945 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ridgecrest Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgecrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Elementary School, Mcdonnell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
511 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ridgecrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Elementary School?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary School offer ?
Ridgecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary School part of?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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