The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in Science. The lowest is 11% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Ridgecrest Es
Ridgecrest ES is an elementary school in the Lawton Public Schools district, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is located in a mixed-use residential area of Lawton, a city whose economy and population are strongly tied to the adjacent Fort Sill military reservation, as well as manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Lawton is a low-density, car-oriented city, and daily life for families depends heavily on personal vehicles.
The student body is diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group forming a majority. White students make up the largest share, followed by students who are two or more races, Black students, Hispanic students, American Indian or Alaska Native students, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students, and Asian students. This composition is a characteristic of the school; families looking for a racially and ethnically varied elementary environment will find it here. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available.
On the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) assessments, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above was low in both math and English language arts across the tested grades. In third grade math, roughly one in nine students met that bar, and in fourth and fifth grade math the figure was similar. In English language arts, the results were lower: in third grade about one in thirteen students scored proficient or above, and in fourth grade the share was comparable. Fifth grade English language arts showed a somewhat higher share, but it remained in a range that merits attention. In fifth grade science, about one in four students scored at the proficient level or above. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places the school below the midpoint relative to other elementary schools in Comanche County. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what academic supports are in place and how the school approaches its instructional program.
Because Ridgecrest is an elementary school, it does not have a graduation rate. No data was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, or staffing levels, so those aspects of the school environment cannot be characterized here.
The Lawton Public Schools district has passed recent bond measures that directly affect this school. In November 2023, voters approved a bond issue earmarked for school safety improvements, transportation including new school buses, and district-wide technology upgrades. In April 2021, a separate bond issue funded new school buses and student technology devices. These investments mean that Ridgecrest families have seen recent improvements to school infrastructure, student transportation, and access to classroom technology.
Housing in the area around the school is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks. Typical home values in the zip code are below the national median, and the local rental market follows a similar pattern. For a family considering a move, the area offers housing that is more affordable than many parts of the country. The local unemployment rate and median household income are broadly consistent with national conditions.
For a family considering Ridgecrest ES, the central facts are these. The student population is diverse. The school's academic performance on state assessments is low, particularly in English language arts and math. The district has made recent financial commitments to safety, technology, and transportation. The surrounding community is a mid-sized, car-dependent city with a military-anchored economy and relatively affordable housing.
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