Ridge Early Childhood Center
Tel:
(708)687-2964
- Ridge Early Childhood Center serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52%.
School Overview
- Ridge Early Childhood Center's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Total Students | 262 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ridge Early Childhood Center's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ridge Early Childhood Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 66% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Forest Ridge 142 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ridge Early Childhood Center is Oak Forest High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jack Hille Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kerkstra Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oak Forest Kerkstra Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 442 students
0.1 miles
14950 Laramie Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708)687-2860 0.1 1-5 442 - Oak Forest Oak Forest High School Grades: 9-12 | 1290 students
0.6 miles
15201 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708)687-0500 0.6 9-12 1290 - Oak Forest Jack Hille Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 568 students
0.8 miles
5800 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708)687-5550 0.8 6-8 568 - Oak Forest Braun Educational Center Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 115 students
0.9 miles
6020 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708)687-4971 0.9 Inquire with school 115 - Oak Forest Project Challenge Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 19 students
0.9 miles
6020 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708)873-1600 0.9 12 19
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