Ridgecrest El
Amarillo, TX · Amarillo ISD · Grades PK-5
1,432nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 67%▲ Improving
Ridgecrest El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ridgecrest El 1,432nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 68th in 2025 — improving.
Ridgecrest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 171 students tested
Ridgecrest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 400 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.4% | 51.2% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.0% | 36.8% | ▲ 13.8 pts | |
| Black | 8.4% | 6.2% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Ridgecrest El
Typical home value $236K in zip 79109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ridgecrest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Puckett ElAmarillo ISD · 0.9 mi away501st of 4,406
ELA 78% · Math 63% - 8Paramount Terrace ElAmarillo ISD · 1 mi away948th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 65% - 9Olsen Park ElAmarillo ISD · 1 mi away666th of 4,406
ELA 70% · Math 64% - 9Belmar ElAmarillo ISD · 1.2 mi away592nd of 4,406
ELA 76% · Math 61% - 7Western Plateau ElAmarillo ISD · 1.3 mi away1,672nd of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 51% - 6Avondale ElAmarillo ISD · 1.9 mi away1,772nd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 53% - 7South Georgia ElAmarillo ISD · 2 mi away1,578th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 55% - 8Coronado ElAmarillo ISD · 2 mi away1,293rd of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ridgecrest El in?
Ridgecrest El is part of the Amarillo ISD district in Amarillo, Texas.
Is Ridgecrest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ridgecrest El 1,432nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ridgecrest El?
White 51%, Hispanic 37%, Black 6%, Two or more races 5% (400 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ridgecrest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79109 is $236K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.