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#459 of 719 schools in ID
Ridge Crest Elementary School
Elementary School · Blackfoot District · Blackfoot, ID
A Blackfoot District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 AIRPORT ROAD, Blackfoot, ID 83221
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridge Crest Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridge Crest Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blackfoot), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,889
Median home value
$250,200
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Hugie Family Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 0.9 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Donald D Stalker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| I T Stoddard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Blackfoot Charter CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Blackfoot District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridge Crest Elementary School is listed in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge Crest Elementary School
Ridge Crest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blackfoot, ID, part of Blackfoot District, serving approximately 382 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge Crest Elementary School
What grades does Ridge Crest Elementary School serve?
Ridge Crest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ridge Crest Elementary School?
Ridge Crest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Crest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Crest Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge Crest Elementary School rank in ID?
Ridge Crest Elementary School ranks #459 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Ridge Crest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge Crest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ridge Crest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge Crest Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridge Crest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ridge Crest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge Crest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ridge Crest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge Crest Elementary School?
46.3% of students at Ridge Crest Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (208) 785-8894
- Area population (ZIP 83221)
- 29,244
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83221; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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