Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ridge Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Crest Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Crest Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5853 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Crest Elementary School is ranked #5853 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ridge Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Jolla Elementary School, Lasselle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ridge Crest Elementary School?
561 students attend Ridge Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ridge Crest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Crest Elementary School?
Ridge Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridge Crest Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ridge Crest Elementary School part of?
Ridge Crest Elementary School is part of Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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