RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ridgecrest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phenix City school district, located in Phenix City, AL with about 765 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 42 teachers, Ridgecrest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 is a public school located in Phenix City, Alabama, serving students within the Phenix City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core educational fundamentals while encouraging personal growth. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Ridgecrest aims to prepare its young students for future academic success, providing them with the necessary tools to develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in their formative years.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the local community by maintaining close partnerships with families and stakeholders to ensure a positive school culture. The administration and faculty strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through diverse learning opportunities. Through its various programs and initiatives, Ridgecrest Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Phenix City community, dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Ridgecrest Elementary School at (334) 298-3004 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1806 8th Pl So
Phenix City, AL 36869
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RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phenix City, AL with about 765 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Phenix City
Total Students:
765
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
No
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 765 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.1%
Hispanic/Latino
11.2%
White
7.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.