Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-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 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (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 221 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Motto
Preparing Students to be Successful for Life
School Rankings
Ridge Family Center For Learning ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Family Center For Learning is 0.57, 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
#872 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Family Center For Learning's ranking?
Ridge Family Center For Learning is ranked #872 out of 3,542 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
221 students attend Ridge Family Center For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ridge Family Center For Learning students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridge Family Center For Learning offer ?
Ridge Family Center For Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Family Center For Learning part of?
Ridge Family Center For Learning is part of Community Consolidated School District 59.
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