- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Ridgecrest El
Federal NCES profile for Ridgecrest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000174
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgecrest El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #18 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgecrest El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest El ranks #18 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ridgecrest El held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480813000174 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 14.5:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Ridgecrest El held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ridgecrest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tascosa H S
Tascosa H S
2,176 students
- Amarillo H S
Amarillo H S
2,161 students
- Caprock H S
Caprock H S
2,058 students
- Palo Duro H S
Palo Duro H S
1,949 students
- Bonham Middle
Bonham Middle
892 students
- This school 362
Ridgecrest El
362 students
What this shows Ridgecrest El reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgecrest El compares
Ridgecrest El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Ridgecrest El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amarillo Isd reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgecrest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgecrest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgecrest El
How many students attend Ridgecrest El?
Ridgecrest El has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgecrest El?
46.6% of students at Ridgecrest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgecrest El?
The largest demographic group at Ridgecrest El is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgecrest El?
Ridgecrest El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgecrest El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest El ranks #18 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Amarillo Isd?
Besides Ridgecrest El, Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students), Amarillo H S (2,161 students), and Caprock H S (2,058 students). See the Amarillo Isd district page for the complete list.