- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 46/100.
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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 433
- students enrolled
Ridgeview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171270004470 · Peoria, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunlap High School (1,420 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dunlap High Sc
Dunlap High School
1,420 students
- Hickory Grove
Hickory Grove Elementary School
865 students
- Dunlap Valley 546
Dunlap Valley Middle School
546 students
- Dunlap Middle 541
Dunlap Middle School
541 students
- This school 433
Ridgeview Elementary School
433 students
- Wilder-Waite G 404
Wilder-Waite Grade School
404 students
What this shows Ridgeview Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 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
17.3:1
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% 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
$12,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunlap Cusd 323, which includes Ridgeview Elementary School.
$12,919
Per student
-29%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower 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
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- 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 16.8:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Standard public school
794 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Standard public school
642 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Standard public school
542 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Standard public school
442 students 17:1 students per teacher
Hines Primary School
Standard public school
403 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~433 students)
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 17.3:1, which is 24% 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 46/100 (typical 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 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.
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.
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