Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Union Ridge Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Ridge Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
23%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Union Ridge Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Union Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Union Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennoyer Elementary School, J Leigh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Union Ridge Elementary School?
644 students attend Union Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Union Ridge Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Ridge Elementary School?
Union Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Union Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Union Ridge Elementary School part of?
Union Ridge Elementary School is part of Union Ridge SD 86 School District.
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