How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ridgecrest Elementary | Valley Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 836 | 894 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.7% | 8.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ridgecrest Elementary | Valley Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,599 | $12,599 |
| District | Spring Branch ISD | Spring Branch ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ridgecrest Elementary | Valley Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.7% | 58.6% |
| African American | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91.1% | 23.4% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 10.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ridgecrest Elementary | Valley Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 699:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.2% | 3.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.