RIDGETOP EL

RIDGETOP EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 371 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 24 teachers, RIDGETOP EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

RIDGETOP ELementary School is a public school located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Austin, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), the school is known for its strong sense of community and its historic campus, which has served the local area for decades. It typically maintains a small-school atmosphere, fostering close relationships between staff, students, and neighborhood families.

Academically, RIDGETOP ELementary emphasizes foundational learning while offering various enrichment opportunities. The school often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at literacy and STEM integration. Because of its location in a central Austin historic district, the school benefits from active parent involvement and a supportive neighborhood association, which often contribute to the school's programs and campus environment.

For more information, contact RIDGETOP EL at (512) 414-4469 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5005 CASWELL AVE
AUSTIN, TX 78751-2622
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RIDGETOP EL is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, TX with about 371 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
AUSTIN ISD
Total Students:
371
Teachers:
24.94
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 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 371 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.7%
White
31.5%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black or African American
3.0%
Asian
2.2%

Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%

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.