Ridgely Elementary School
Tel:
(217) 525-3259
Ridgely Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ridgely Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Ridgely Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ridgely Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 328 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ridgely Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ridgely Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2790 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 27% | 17% |
| White | 56% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 25% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield 186 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ridgely Elementary School is Lanphier High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Douglas School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairview Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Lanphier High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,199 student
0.8 miles
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080 0.8 9-12 1,199 - Springfield Fairview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 249 students
1.0 miles
2200 E Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3211 1.0 K-5 249 - Springfield Enos Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 269 students
1.3 miles
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208 1.3 K-5 269 - Springfield Mcclernand Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 246 students
1.3 miles
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247 1.3 K-5 246 - Springfield Feitshans Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
1.4 miles
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030 1.4 PK-5 380
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