- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midwest City, OK
Ridgecrest Es
Federal NCES profile for Ridgecrest Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401995000967
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgecrest Es earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Midwest City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 273
- students enrolled
Ridgecrest Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest Es ranks #1 of 5 schools in Midwest City, OK.
School address
District: Midwest City-Del City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 401995000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ridgecrest Es grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 401995000967 · Midwest City, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Midwest City Hs (1,293 students)
Ridgecrest Es grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Ridgecrest Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midwest City H
Midwest City Hs
1,293 students
- Del City Hs
Del City Hs
1,180 students
- Carl Albert Hs
Carl Albert Hs
1,087 students
- Midwest City M
Midwest City Ms
940 students
- Del City Ms
Del City Ms
876 students
- This school 273
Ridgecrest Es
273 students
What this shows Ridgecrest Es reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgecrest Es compares
Ridgecrest Es is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$10,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Ridgecrest Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midwest City-Del City reports $10,270 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgecrest Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Albert Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midwest City Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del City Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgecrest Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Midwest City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Okla. Virtual Charter Acad Es
Standard public school
1,428 students 33.2:1 students per teacher
Soldier Creek Es
Standard public school
798 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Midwest City Es
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Cleveland Bailey Es
Standard public school
337 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgecrest Es
How many students attend Ridgecrest Es?
Ridgecrest Es has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midwest City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Es is 16.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgecrest Es?
The largest demographic group at Ridgecrest Es is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Midwest City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgecrest Es?
Ridgecrest Es has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Es rank among schools in Midwest City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest Es ranks #1 of 5 schools in Midwest City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midwest City on the city page.
What other schools are in Midwest City-Del City?
Besides Ridgecrest Es, Midwest City-Del City also operates Midwest City Hs (1,293 students), Del City Hs (1,180 students), and Carl Albert Hs (1,087 students). See the Midwest City-Del City district page for the complete list.