RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Go back
1901 119TH ST N
LARGO, FL 33778
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Phone: 727-588-3580
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 7
  • Educational Climate: Above Average
  • Technology Measure: Medium-high
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
  • District: Pinellas County School District
  • Students/Teacher: 20
  • Students/Grade: 128
  • Number Students: 768
  • Number Teachers: 38
  • Number Classrooms: 40
  • Expense/Pupil: $5,300.00 - 5,599.99
  • Poverty Level: 16 - 29.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 130
  • Number PCs: 005
  • Number Macs: 125
  • Principal: Ms Donna Benkert
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (23 ratings)
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    School Reviews (18 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-06-07
    "My son has been a student at Ridgecrest since kindergarten and he is graduating as a 5th grader this week. I have been extremely happy with the structured educational setting, the challenging curriculum and the positive learning environment. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge and applaud the professionalism and personal attention the teachers, staff ,and administration give to all the students. The principal, Mrs. Benkert, has shown an exceptional sensitivity to the diverse student population. I have witnessed negative criticism because of the open-arms and open-heart acceptance of Mrs. Benkert and the high bar she sets for her teachers, staff and faculty to ensure all students are treated with respect and dignity. Such negativity is unfounded and unwarranted. At a time when the constraints, rules and regulations placed by government are strangling the limited resources, time and effectiveness of our schools, Mrs. Benkert, and Ridgecrest's teachers, staff and administration are to be commended for continuing to hold fast to the core of what teaching means. KUDOS to each and everyone one of you. Sincerely, Pamela Warren"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-12-17
    "I agree to you 100% . It is true for the gifted students and families as well ."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-08-21
    "MEAN STAFF front desk lady's are mean and snarl at parents one brunette thinner lady nice but that blond heavy set woman is flat mean to the kids and the parents loved telling her I was taking my kids out of that school! School only cares for the Gifted kids. My special needs daughter went here the teacher had never had a child like her it was just wrong my 1st grader got picked on and beat up. This school is in a rough area so if your kids are not gifted find a upper scale school. If your child is special needs then RUN FAST!!!!!!!!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2009-08-03
    "Horrible school for the traditional children. The principal simply does not address the traditional students needs at all!. This school is strictly for the gifted. I pulled my child."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2008-04-02
    "Both of my children attend Ridgecrest. I interviewed 7 schools before my oldest started. I don't know where I would have my kids if not here. No matter what private school, there is none better in Pinellas County. I get everything my child needs, enjoy the most culturally diverse school in the county and have a private school setting with parents that are involved all in a public setting. The biggest downfall is that even the advanced programs in middle school don't do these kids justice after this program!"
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