Ridgetop Elementary School

5005 Caswell Ave
Austin, TX 78751
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgetop Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgetop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ridgetop Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ridgetop Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgetop Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#523 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ridgetop Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgetop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgetop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridgetop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
51%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ridgetop Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
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White
39%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ridgetop Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridgetop Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridgetop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridgetop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgetop Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgetop Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ridgetop Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgetop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reilly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ridgetop Elementary School?
357 students attend Ridgetop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ridgetop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgetop Elementary School?
Ridgetop Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgetop Elementary School offer ?
Ridgetop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgetop Elementary School part of?
Ridgetop Elementary School is part of Austin ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgetop Elementary School located?
Ridgetop Elementary School is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Austin, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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