Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 715 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
715 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ridgecrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Elementary School?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary School offer ?
Ridgecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Ridgecrest Elementary School located?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is located in the Northwest Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Northwest Houston.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 715 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
