Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed)

300 S Harrison St
Colfax, IL 61728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
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
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
27%
20-24%
30%
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
29%
White
89%
45%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.20
(22-23)
14.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
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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