- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Moline, IL
Ridgewood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgewood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171317001565
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgewood Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in East Moline · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 407
- students enrolled
Ridgewood Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgewood Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in East Moline, IL.
School address
District: East Moline Sd 37 · Illinois
NCES ID 171317001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ridgewood Elem School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 171317001565 · East Moline, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenview Middle School (1,092 students)
Ridgewood Elem School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ridgewood Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenview Middl
Glenview Middle School
1,092 students
- This school 407
Ridgewood Elem School
407 students
- Hillcrest Elem 353
Hillcrest Elem School
353 students
- Bowlesburg Ele 324
Bowlesburg Elem School
324 students
- Wells Elem Sch 307
Wells Elem School
307 students
- East Moline Ea 158
East Moline Early Learning Center
158 students
What this shows Ridgewood Elem School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgewood Elem School compares
Ridgewood 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$19,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 24.8%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Ridgewood Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Moline Sd 37 reports $19,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgewood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowlesburg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Moline Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgewood Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools in East Moline
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgewood Elem School
How many students attend Ridgewood Elem School?
Ridgewood Elem School has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Moline, IL. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgewood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgewood Elem School is White at 31.7% of enrollment, in East Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgewood Elem School?
Ridgewood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ridgewood Elem School rank among elementary schools in East Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgewood Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in East Moline, 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 East Moline on the city page.
What other schools are in East Moline Sd 37?
Besides Ridgewood Elem School, East Moline Sd 37 also operates Glenview Middle School (1,092 students), Hillcrest Elem School (353 students), and Bowlesburg Elem School (324 students). See the East Moline Sd 37 district page for the complete list.