Ridgecrest Elementary School
#576 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#8940 of 50,301 nationally
About Ridgecrest Elementary School
Ridgecrest Elementary School is a public elementary located in Largo, in the Pinellas school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 438 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 576th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 438.
There are 15 schools in Largo; Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks 6th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ridgecrest Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ridgecrest Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mildred Helms Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students · 1.5 km away
Plato Seminole
Largo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
311 students · 1.9 km away
Largo Middle School
Largo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students · 2.0 km away
Fuguitt Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students · 2.4 km away
Largo High School
Largo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,058 students · 2.9 km away
Anona Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 3.3 km away
Southern Oak Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 4.2 km away
Oakhurst Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students · 4.2 km away
Ponce de Leon Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students · 4.3 km away
Walsingham Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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438 students
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438 students
Kingswood Elementary School
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Seffner Elementary School
Seffner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Lake Sybelia Elementary
Maitland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ridgecrest Elementary School a good school?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #576 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ridgecrest Elementary School rank in Florida?
Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks #576 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #8940 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
Ridgecrest Elementary School had 438 students in 2025.
Is Ridgecrest Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ridgecrest Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ridgecrest Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.