- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago Ridge, IL
Ridge Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170999001230
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Central Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chicago Ridge · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 508
- students enrolled
Ridge Central Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Central Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chicago Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170999001230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ridge Central Elem School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 170999001230 · Chicago Ridge, IL Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridge Lawn Elementary School (572 students)
Ridge Central Elem School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ridge Central Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridge Lawn Ele
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
572 students
- This school
Ridge Central Elem School
508 students
- Elden D Finley
Elden D Finley Jr High School
405 students
What this shows Ridge Central Elem School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Central Elem School compares
Ridge Central Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Ridge Central Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 reports $16,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Lawn Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elden D Finley Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Central Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Chicago Ridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Central Elem School
How many students attend Ridge Central Elem School?
Ridge Central Elem School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago Ridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Central Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Central Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Central Elem School is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Chicago Ridge, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Central Elem School?
Ridge Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridge Central Elem School rank among public schools in Chicago Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Central Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chicago Ridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5?
Besides Ridge Central Elem School, Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 also operates Ridge Lawn Elementary School (572 students) and Elden D Finley Jr High School (405 students). See the Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 district page for the complete list.