Ridgecrest Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Huntsville, AL Grades PK–05 City: Midsize Huntsville, AL SchoolScore™ C (66.3)
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Ridgecrest Elementary School
Huntsville, AL 35805
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (66.3)
463
Students
30.0
Teachers
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
(256)428-7380
Phone
http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Website

Ridgecrest Elementary School is a public school administered by the Huntsville City district in Huntsville, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 463 students enrolled; a 15.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
463.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 5% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.43:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 9% better
Free Lunch %
69.8%
State avg: 58.6%
▲ 19% worse
School Details
School Name
Ridgecrest Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010180000643
State School ID
AL-159-0280
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3505 Cerro Vista Street SW
City
Huntsville
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35805
County
Madison County
Metro Area
Huntsville, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0105
State Leg. Upper
01009
State Leg. Lower
01010
Latitude
34.70103
Longitude
-86.6228
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
463
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 323 69.8%
Not Applicable 323 69.8%
District Info
District Name
Huntsville City
LEAID
0101800
State LEA ID
AL-159
Phone
(256)428-6812
Website
http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Huntsville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$434,199K
Federal Revenue
$60,470K
State Revenue
$171,402K
Local Revenue
$202,327K
Total Expenditure
$350,970K
Instruction Exp.
$166,994K
Support Services
$131,193K
Other Current Exp.
$14,380K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Ridgecrest Elementary School

1
McDonnell Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Morris Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary
1 mi
3
Morris Middle School
Huntsville · Middle
1 mi
4
Child Count Only
Huntsville · Not reported
2.4 mi
5
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary
2.4 mi
6
Huntsville High School
Huntsville · High
2.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ridgecrest Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
463 students are enrolled at Ridgecrest Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Ridgecrest Elementary School have?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has 30.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary School serve?
Ridgecrest Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Ridgecrest Elementary School a charter school?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Ridgecrest Elementary School located in?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is located in the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Ridgecrest Elementary School belong to?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is part of the Huntsville City school district.
How much does Huntsville City spend per student?
The Huntsville City district spends approximately $758,034,557 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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