Ridge Farm Elementary School serves 163 students in grades 4-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Ridge Farm Elementary School?
163 students attend Ridge Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ridge Farm Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Farm Elementary School?
Ridge Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridge Farm Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Ridge Farm Elementary School part of?
Ridge Farm Elementary School is part of Georgetown-Ridge Farm Community Unit School District 4.
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