Pepper Ridge Elementary School

2602 Danbury Dr
Bloomington, IL 61705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pepper Ridge Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pepper Ridge Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1315 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pepper Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pepper Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pepper Ridge Elementary School 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.
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pepper Ridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
11%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pepper Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pepper Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pepper Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Pepper Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pepper Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pepper Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pepper Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1315 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pepper Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pepper Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pepper Ridge Elementary School?
315 students attend Pepper Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pepper Ridge Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pepper Ridge Elementary School?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pepper Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pepper Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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