Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pepper Ridge Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pepper Ridge Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
16%
16%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pepper Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1315 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pepper Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pepper Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pepper Ridge Elementary School?
299 students attend Pepper Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pepper Ridge Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pepper Ridge Elementary School?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pepper Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pepper Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
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