Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 School District

6135 108th St
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2190
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,014 students in Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Illinois.
Public Preschools in Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,358 Schools
# Students
1,418 Students
496,689 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
36,997 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#720 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Chicago Ridge SD 127-5  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
13%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chicago Ridge SD 127-5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chicago Ridge SD 127-5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,181 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
20,150 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
302 Students
149,253 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
30%
# Black Students
125 Students
96,181 Students
% Black Students
9%
19%
# White Students
917 Students
210,834 Students
% White Students
65%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
490 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
18,591 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
136
66,224
# Students in K Grade:
163
72,411
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
68,083
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
63,465
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
53,440
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
51,656
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
47,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
27,807
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
22,933
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
23,506
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
29
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
3
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
3
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
15
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,740 is less than the state median of $21,405. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Chicago Ridge SD 127-5  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$22 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Chicago Ridge SD 127-5  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,470
$22,157
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Chicago Ridge SD 127-5  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,740
$21,405
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Chicago Ridge SD 127-5  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 School District Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Central Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10800 Lyman Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5757 105th St
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students

Recent Articles

10 More Homework Strategies that Make the Grade
10 More Homework Strategies that Make the Grade
Take advantage of these 10 ways to effectively fight the homework battle and ensure kids stay on top of their studies throughout the school year.
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
August 12, 2024
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article explores the complex issue of drug testing for public K-12 teachers in 2024. It examines the current practices, benefits, and controversies surrounding drug testing in educational settings. The piece delves into the impact of legalized marijuana, perspectives from educators and stakeholders, and future considerations for policy development. By analyzing these factors, the article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the implications of drug testing in schools.
Exposed: School Surveillance - Is Your Child's Privacy Under Threat?
August 06, 2024
Exposed: School Surveillance - Is Your Child's Privacy Under Threat?
Is your child under surveillance? Dive into the school webcam spying debate.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links