Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wolf Ridge Education Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wolf Ridge Elementary serves the entire district of Bunker Hill, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 63.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wolf Ridge Education Center's student population of 407 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Never Stop Learning, Because Life Never Stops Teaching.
School Rankings
Wolf Ridge Education Center 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 Wolf Ridge Education Center is 0.17, 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
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolf Ridge Education Center's ranking?
Wolf Ridge Education Center is ranked #2478 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Wolf Ridge Education Center?
407 students attend Wolf Ridge Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wolf Ridge Education Center students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wolf Ridge Education Center?
Wolf Ridge Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wolf Ridge Education Center offer ?
Wolf Ridge Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wolf Ridge Education Center part of?
Wolf Ridge Education Center is part of Bunker Hill CUSD 8 School District.
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