RIDGECREST EL
RIDGECREST EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 464 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 27 teachers, RIDGECREST EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Amarillo, Texas, serving students as part of the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and leveraging the resources provided by the broader district, Ridgecrest aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future academic endeavors.
The school community places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive campus culture. Through a variety of activities and instructional approaches, Ridgecrest strives to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of belonging. As part of the Amarillo community, the school remains dedicated to maintaining high educational expectations and supporting the unique needs of every child within its neighborhood.
For more information, contact RIDGECREST EL at (806) 326-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AMARILLO, TX 79109-4299
(806) 326-5100
RIDGECREST EL is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 464 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AMARILLO ISD
- Total Students:
- 464
- Teachers:
- 27.74
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 464 students
- White
- 59.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.2%
- Black or African American
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.