Ridge Early Childhood Center serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ridge Early Childhood Center's student population of 227 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridge Early Childhood Center is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
33%
27%
Black
12%
17%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ridge Early Childhood Center?
227 students attend Ridge Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ridge Early Childhood Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Early Childhood Center?
Ridge Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Early Childhood Center offer ?
Ridge Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Ridge Early Childhood Center part of?
Ridge Early Childhood Center is part of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District.
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