Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed 2026)

300 S Harrison St
Colfax, IL 61728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgeview 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
89%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.20

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%

Showing 2004–2014. Full 13-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 Ridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
247 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District.

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