RIDGECREST ES

1614 Northwest 47th Street
Lawton, OK 73505

www.lawtonps.org

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgecrest Elementary School, located at 1614 Northwest 47th Street in Lawton, Oklahoma, is a public institution serving the local community as part of the Lawton Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, student development, and community engagement. By aligning with the broader mission of the Lawton Public Schools system, Ridgecrest strives to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Ridgecrest emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both socially and intellectually. The school utilizes a standard curriculum designed to meet Oklahoma state educational requirements while offering various resources to support diverse learning needs. Families interested in specific programs, extracurricular opportunities, or current school news are encouraged to visit the official Lawton Public Schools website at [http://www.lawtonps.org](http://www.lawtonps.org) for detailed information regarding staff directories, calendars, and district-wide policies.

453

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGECREST ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	87
Black	104
Asian	2
Two or More	97
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	14

White
119 (26.3 %)
Black
104 (23.0 %)
Two or More
97 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
87 (19.2 %)
American Indian
30 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	LAWTON
Phone:	(580)355-6033
Website:	http://www.lawtonps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 21

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIDGECREST ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIDGECREST ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	50.6%
Male	224	49.4%

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