Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#188 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
6%

Hispanic
7%
28%

Black
16%
16%

White
55%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ridgeview Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Grove Elementary School, Wilder-waite Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
424 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District.
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