Ridgecrest Elementary School prides itself on treating students with a personal touch. With 15 students per teacher, there is ample opportunity for individual attention in the classroom. Culturally, Ridgecrest is very diverse, including a more than 45 percent Hispanic student population. Academically, students are encouraged to pursue extracurriculars, such as the GreenPower Team. GreenPower is a STEM program in which students build an electric race car. They participate in races throughout the year against other students, helping foster a community of STEM-interested children across America. Ridgecrest is consistently high ranking on GreatSchools.com, and many parents report seeing teachers go above and beyond for their students.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
3505 Cerro Vista St SW,
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dawn Ashley
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Niche Grade
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
34.1%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
47.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
24.2%
State Average
21.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
480:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
49.5%
Black
37.2%
White
11.2%
Two or more races
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/15/2014
We are pleased and have no complaints. We so apreciate our childs teachers and everyone who supports them. Thank-you .
1/3/2014
A good school. However, this year my son is the only English speaking boy in his class. He has a hard time making friends because of it. He has always been shy towards other kids. It is hard for me to see him cry over this. He really needs to be with other English speaking boys his age for his behav...
8/21/2013
MY SON STARTED GOING TO RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 2012 HE WAS GOING TO OWENS CROSS ROADS. WHILE AT OCR HE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME WITH THE STUDENTS BULLYING HIM AND THE TEACHERS NOT GIVING HIM ENOUGH ONE ON ONE. HIS GRADES WERE TERRIBLE. I DIDN'T WANT HIM TO GO TO RIDGECREST I THOUGHT IT WAS GOIN...
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Average Home Value
$193,630
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
74%
Average Household Income
$43,080
% of College Grads
20.4%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,456 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
71.2%
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Ridgecrest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Huntsville, AL and is served by the Huntsville City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 511 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Ridgecrest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $193,630. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, Huntsville High School, Valley Fellowship Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Huntsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ridgecrest Elementary School.