- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackfoot, ID
Ridge Crest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Crest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160027000025
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Crest Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 359
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Crest Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
District: Blackfoot District · Idaho
NCES ID 160027000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ridge Crest Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 160027000025 · Blackfoot, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 33.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackfoot High School (1,170 students)
Ridge Crest Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Ridge Crest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blackfoot High
Blackfoot High School
1,170 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
526 students
- I T Stoddard E 403
I T Stoddard Elementary School
403 students
- This school 359
Ridge Crest Elementary School
359 students
- Blackfoot Heri 277
Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade
277 students
- Donald D Stalk 237
Donald D Stalker Elementary
237 students
What this shows Ridge Crest Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Crest Elementary School compares
Ridge Crest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 15% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$10,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Ridge Crest Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blackfoot District reports $10,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Crest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| I T Stoddard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Donald D Stalker Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Crest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Crest Elementary School
How many students attend Ridge Crest Elementary School?
Ridge Crest Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackfoot, ID. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Crest Elementary School?
33.7% of students at Ridge Crest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Crest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Crest Elementary School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Crest Elementary School?
Ridge Crest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ridge Crest Elementary School rank among schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Crest Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Blackfoot, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blackfoot on the city page.
What other schools are in Blackfoot District?
Besides Ridge Crest Elementary School, Blackfoot District also operates Blackfoot High School (1,170 students), Mountain View Middle School (526 students), and I T Stoddard Elementary School (403 students). See the Blackfoot District district page for the complete list.