RIDGECREST EL

ridgecrestamaisd.sharpschool.com/

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

412

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGECREST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	140
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
231 (56.1 %)
Hispanic
140 (34.0 %)
Two or More
21 (5.1 %)
Black
17 (4.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-5100
Website:	http://ridgecrestamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 28

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIDGECREST EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIDGECREST EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	202	49%
Male	210	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)