RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1901 119TH ST
LARGO, FL 33778

www.ridgecrest-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgecrest Elementary School, located in Largo, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Pinellas County School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school offers a standard elementary curriculum while providing various resources to help students meet state educational benchmarks and prepare for future success in middle school.

Beyond its core academic program, Ridgecrest Elementary is known for being a community-centered institution that focuses on inclusivity and holistic student support. The school leverages its location in Largo to partner with local families and stakeholders, aiming to cultivate a safe, collaborative, and encouraging atmosphere. By utilizing the digital resources provided through the Pinellas County school system, the staff strives to keep parents informed and involved in their children's educational journeys, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for every student.

574

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	70
Black	179
Asian	34
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
231 (40.2 %)
Black
179 (31.2 %)
Hispanic
70 (12.2 %)
Two or More
56 (9.8 %)
Asian
34 (5.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)588-3580
Website:	http://www.ridgecrest-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	44.4%
Male	319	55.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)