Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgecrest Es ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgecrest Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ridgecrest Es's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgecrest Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Es is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
25%
8%
White
30%
46%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
20%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgecrest Es's ranking?
Ridgecrest Es is ranked #881 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Ridgecrest Es often compared to?
Ridgecrest Esis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Es, Adams Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Es?
446 students attend Ridgecrest Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Ridgecrest Es students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Es?
Ridgecrest Es has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Es offer ?
Ridgecrest Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgecrest Es part of?
Ridgecrest Es is part of Lawton School District.
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