Enrollment
433
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, IL
Ridgeview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171270004470
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 433
- students enrolled
Ridgeview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #2 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Dunlap Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 171270004470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeview Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeview Elementary School
Ridgeview Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 23% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dunlap Cusd 323 spends $11,788 per pupil, 31% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Peoria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln School (823 students): Ridgeview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students) and Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students) alongside Ridgeview 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 Ridgeview Elementary School compares
Ridgeview 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 433 Top 40% in Illinois - larger than 60% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171270004470
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Asian 18.0%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Ridgeview Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 433:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.3%
In-school suspensions 21
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunlap Cusd 323, which includes Ridgeview Elementary School.
$11,788
Per student
-31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Ridgeview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilder-Waite Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Peoria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln School
Standard public school
823 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Standard public school
794 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Standard public school
642 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Standard public school
542 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Standard public school
442 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Hines Primary School
Standard public school
403 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Elementary School
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Elementary School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Ridgeview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks #2 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Peoria on the city page.
Is Ridgeview Elementary School a good school?
Ridgeview Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Dunlap Cusd 323?
Besides Ridgeview Elementary School, Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students), Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students), and Dunlap Valley Middle School (546 students). See the Dunlap Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.