RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridge Crest Elementary School, located at 800 Airport Road in Blackfoot, Idaho, serves as a primary educational institution within the Blackfoot School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational endeavors while promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic curiosity.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Ridge Crest Elementary is known for its commitment to the development of the "whole child." The staff focuses on creating a safe and welcoming campus atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in school activities, build positive character traits, and develop social-emotional skills. With its location in the Blackfoot community, the school serves as a central hub for families, working closely with parents and guardians to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their formative years.

374

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	114
Black	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
242 (64.7 %)
Hispanic
114 (30.5 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)785-8894
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 59