- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Largo, FL
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgecrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001670
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgecrest Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgecrest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Ridgecrest Elementary School shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120156001670 · Largo, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 12.9:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Ridgecrest Elementary School shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ridgecrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 438
Ridgecrest Elementary School
438 students
What this shows Ridgecrest Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgecrest Elementary School compares
Ridgecrest Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.7%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Ridgecrest Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgecrest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgecrest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgecrest Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% 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 Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgecrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgecrest Elementary School is African American at 34.7% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgecrest Elementary School?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgecrest Elementary School rank among schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Largo, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Largo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Ridgecrest Elementary School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.