- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, IL
Ridgely Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgely Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173708003835
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgely Elem School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 343
- students enrolled
Ridgely Elem School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgely Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708003835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ridgely Elem School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 173708003835 · Springfield, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,308 students)
Ridgely Elem School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ridgely Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,308 students
- Springfield So
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,229 students
- Lanphier High
Lanphier High School
1,117 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
709 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
549 students
- This school 343
Ridgely Elem School
343 students
What this shows Ridgely Elem School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgely Elem School compares
Ridgely 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$21,554
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
African American 37.9%
Two or More 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Ridgely Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Springfield Sd 186 reports $21,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgely Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield Southeast High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgely Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
549 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Harvard Park Elem School
Standard public school
370 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Feitshans Elem Sch
Standard public school
288 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Edwin a Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
204 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgely Elem School
How many students attend Ridgely Elem School?
Ridgely Elem School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgely Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgely Elem School is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgely Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgely Elem School is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgely Elem School?
Ridgely Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgely Elem School rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgely Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Springfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 186?
Besides Ridgely Elem School, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students), Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students), and Lanphier High School (1,117 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.