Enrollment
572
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170999001232
Ridge Lawn Elementary School — Chicago Ridge, IL
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Lawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge Lawn Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ridge Lawn Elementary School reports 572 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 572 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 spends $18,630 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridge Lawn Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Illinois — lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,630
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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
Enrollment 572 Top 77% in Illinois — larger than 23% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170999001232
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 572:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5, which includes Ridge Lawn Elementary School.
$18,630
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
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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 other 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 14.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 23/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.