Serving 722 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgecrest Elementary School serves the southern part of Phenix City, AL, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most students live within 2.3 miles of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgecrest Elementary School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
64%
31%
White
8%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 #608 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ridgecrest Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgecrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phenix City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
722 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ridgecrest Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 8% 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 Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary School part of?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is part of Phenix City School District.
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