Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Crest Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridge Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Crest Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
63%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Crest Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Ridge Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Groveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Ridge Crest Elementary School?
382 students attend Ridge Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ridge Crest Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Crest Elementary School?
Ridge Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Crest Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Crest Elementary School part of?
Ridge Crest Elementary School is part of Blackfoot School District.
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