Enrollment
273
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 401995000967
Ridgecrest Es — Midwest City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Ridgecrest Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Midwest City-Del City · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgecrest Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ridgecrest Es reports 273 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 273 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Midwest City-Del City spends $11,415 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.3% from local sources (property taxes), 47.7% from the state, and 20.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridgecrest Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,415
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 273 Top 46% in Oklahoma — larger than 54% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401995000967
Student demographics
White 37.0%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 273:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midwest City-Del City, which includes Ridgecrest Es.
$11,415
Per student
-19%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 47.7%
Federal 20.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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Standard public school
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Ridgecrest Es
How many students attend Ridgecrest Es?
Ridgecrest Es has 273 students enrolled. It is a other school in Midwest City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Es is 15.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgecrest Es?
The largest demographic group at Ridgecrest Es is White at 37.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Midwest City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgecrest Es?
Ridgecrest Es has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.