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Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 520 students in Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
520 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#760 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.6%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
87%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,187 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,760 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,187
$22,456
Spending / Student
$19,760
$21,694
Best Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Harrison St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Wood St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Wood St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District?
Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District manages 3 public schools serving 520 students.
What is the rank of Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District?
Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District is ranked #767 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District?
87% of Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District?
Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,760 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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