Ridgecrest Elementary School

5306 W 37th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Ridgecrest Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#2552 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ridgecrest Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgecrest 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.
59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgecrest 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.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridgecrest 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
34%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
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White
56%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ridgecrest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridgecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgecrest Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is ranked #2552 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
412 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ridgecrest Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Elementary School?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary School offer ?
Ridgecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary School part of?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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