Ridgecrest Elementary School serves 211 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
96%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
211 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ridgecrest Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary School offer ?
Ridgecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary School part of?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is part of Stanly County Schools School District.
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