- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylor Ridge, IL
Taylor Ridge Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Ridge Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173444003551
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Ridge Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Taylor Ridge · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 138
- students enrolled
Taylor Ridge Elem School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Ridge Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Taylor Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Rockridge Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 173444003551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Taylor Ridge Elem School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-20.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 173444003551 · Taylor Ridge, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockridge High School (330 students)
Taylor Ridge Elem School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-20.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Taylor Ridge Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockridge High
Rockridge High School
330 students
- Andalusia Elem
Andalusia Elem School
272 students
- Rockridge Jr H
Rockridge Jr High School
234 students
- This school
Taylor Ridge Elem School
138 students
- Illinois City 108
Illinois City Elem School
108 students
What this shows Taylor Ridge Elem School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Ridge Elem School compares
Taylor Ridge Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Taylor Ridge Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rockridge Cusd 300 reports $14,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor Ridge Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andalusia Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockridge Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illinois City Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Ridge Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Ridge Elem School
How many students attend Taylor Ridge Elem School?
Taylor Ridge Elem School has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylor Ridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Ridge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Ridge Elem School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Ridge Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Ridge Elem School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Taylor Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Ridge Elem School?
Taylor Ridge Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Taylor Ridge Elem School rank among public schools in Taylor Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Ridge Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Taylor Ridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockridge Cusd 300?
Besides Taylor Ridge Elem School, Rockridge Cusd 300 also operates Rockridge High School (330 students), Andalusia Elem School (272 students), and Rockridge Jr High School (234 students). See the Rockridge Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.