Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ruth M Schneider Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School's student population of 265 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
3 Great Communities, One Great District
Average Class Size
16 students
School Rankings
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth M Schneider Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1590 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth M Schneider Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School is ranked #1590 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ruth M Schneider Elementary School often compared to?
Ruth M Schneider Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middletown Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ruth M Schneider Elementary School?
265 students attend Ruth M Schneider Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ruth M Schneider Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth M Schneider Elementary School?
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ruth M Schneider Elementary School offer ?
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Ruth M Schneider Elementary School part of?
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School is part of Blue Ridge CUSD 18 School District.
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