Enrollment
572
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago Ridge, IL
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Lawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170999001232
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Lawn Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chicago Ridge · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 572
- students enrolled
Ridge Lawn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Lawn Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chicago Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170999001232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge Lawn Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge Lawn Elementary School
Ridge Lawn Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chicago Ridge's public schools, it stands alongside Ridge Central Elem School (508 students): Ridge Lawn Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.1:1).
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 also operates Ridge Central Elem School (508 students) and Elden D Finley Jr High School (405 students) alongside Ridge Lawn Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridge Lawn Elementary School compares
Ridge Lawn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$14,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Ridge Lawn Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5, which includes Ridge Lawn Elementary School.
$14,806
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 59.6%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ridge Lawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Central Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elden D Finley Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Lawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridge Lawn Elementary School
How many students attend Ridge Lawn Elementary School?
Ridge Lawn Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago Ridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Lawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Lawn Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Lawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Lawn Elementary School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Chicago Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Lawn Elementary School?
Ridge Lawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridge Lawn Elementary School rank among public schools in Chicago Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Lawn Elementary School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Chicago Ridge on the city page.
Is Ridge Lawn Elementary School a good school?
Ridge Lawn Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5?
Besides Ridge Lawn Elementary School, Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 also operates Ridge Central Elem School (508 students) and Elden D Finley Jr High School (405 students). See the Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 district page for the complete list.
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