Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Lawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridge Lawn Elementary School serves a central area in Chicago Ridge, IL, covering approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Lawn Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridge Lawn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Lawn Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#3031 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Lawn Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Lawn Elementary School is ranked #3031 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ridge Lawn Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Lawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutherland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ridge Lawn Elementary School?
572 students attend Ridge Lawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ridge Lawn Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Lawn Elementary School?
Ridge Lawn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridge Lawn Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Lawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Lawn Elementary School part of?
Ridge Lawn Elementary School is part of Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 School District.
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