Ridgecrest School serves 154 students in grades 1-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
58%
41%
White
40%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest School?
154 students attend Ridgecrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ridgecrest School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgecrest School?
Ridgecrest School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest School offer ?
Ridgecrest School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Ridgecrest School part of?
Ridgecrest School is part of Concordia Parish School District.
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