Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgecrest School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgecrest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ridgecrest School's student population of 491 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Ridgecrest School ranks within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
61%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgecrest School's ranking?
Ridgecrest School is ranked #209 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest School?
491 students attend Ridgecrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ridgecrest School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgecrest School?
Ridgecrest School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest School offer ?
Ridgecrest School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgecrest School part of?
Ridgecrest School is part of Canyons School District.
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