RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ridgecrest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Huntsville City school district, located in Huntsville, AL with about 605 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Ridgecrest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ridgecrest Elementary School, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is part of the Huntsville City Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in their early elementary years. Its academic approach typically emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular programs designed to support student engagement and character development.

As part of a larger district-wide system, Ridgecrest Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by Huntsville City Schools. The school environment is structured to foster a supportive learning atmosphere, focusing on student growth, teacher collaboration, and community involvement. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic development, utilizing its official district website to share updates on academic policies, school events, and administrative resources.

For more information, contact Ridgecrest Elementary School at (256) 428-7380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3505 Cerro Vista St SW
Huntsville, AL 35805-4903
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RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Huntsville, AL with about 605 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Huntsville City
Total Students:
605
Teachers:
39.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 605 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.6%
Black or African American
31.2%
White
16.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.