Who We Are
Ridgecrest Elementary has spent 58 years serving families in Cottonwood Heights community. We are the home of the Tigers! Ridgecrest offers many opportunities for diverse learning. We host the Chinese Dual Immersion program as well as Road to Success, Ridgecrest Runners, Dragon Dance Troupe, Book Blitz Jr., Chess Club, two school choirs, and many leadership opportunities for our older students.
Our Mission
The mission of Ridgecrest is to provide a proactive education of academic excellence where all students achieve in a respectful and safe environment that honors diversity, welcomes community, fosters positive relationships, and facilitates a desire to become a life-long learner and contributing member of society.
2025-2026 TSSP Goals
Reading Academic Goal
By Spring 2026:
- Kindergarten: At least 80% of students will be at or above benchmark on NWF-CLS according to Acadience testing.
- 1st – 3rd Grades: At least 70% of students will be above benchmark on ALO Spring ORF with at least 65% of students who score below or well below benchmark making typical or higher growth.
- 4th – 5th Grades: At least 70% will be at or above proficient and/or grow at least one proficiency level by the Spring RISE ELA benchmark.
Math Academic Goal
By Spring 2026:
- Kindergarten: At least 80% will be at or above benchmark on Spring 2026 ALO MCS.
- 1st – 5th: At least 80% of 1st-5th grade students above benchmark on Spring 2026 ALO Computation.
PBIS/Attendance Goal
By Spring 2026, at least 70% of our students will be on track with attendance as measured by our Early Warning Systems (EWS) each quarter of the 25-26 school year.