Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Family Center For Learning ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Family Center For Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridge Family Center For Learning's student population of 225 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Family Center For Learning ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Family Center For Learning is 0.58, 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
#883 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
60%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 Ridge Family Center For Learning's ranking?
Ridge Family Center For Learning is ranked #883 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ridge Family Center For Learning often compared to?
Ridge Family Center For Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Salt Creek Elementary School, Rupley Elementary School, Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ridge Family Center For Learning?
225 students attend Ridge Family Center For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ridge Family Center For Learning students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Family Center For Learning?
Ridge Family Center For Learning has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Family Center For Learning offer ?
Ridge Family Center For Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Family Center For Learning part of?
Ridge Family Center For Learning is part of Community Cons SD 59 School District.
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