1. Home
  2. Illinois
  3. Rock Island
  4. Rock Island School District 41
  5. Ridgewood Elementary School

Ridgewood Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 9607 14th St W
       Rock Island, IL  61201-7844

(309) 793-5980

District: Rock Island School District 41

SchoolDigger Rank:
1255th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,966 Help


Students who attend Ridgewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Edison Junior High School
High:    Rock Island High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.7%
African American:
24.4%
Two or more races:
10.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


 See top rated Illinois elementary schools

 Compare Ridgewood Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Ridgewood Elementary School ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Rock Island School District 41. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.2. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.7%), African American (24.4%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 3rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Rock Island School District 41. (See more...)
Help
Compare Ridgewood Elementary School employs 22.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgewood Elementary School is $15,966, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Rock Island School District 41.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ridgewood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgewood Elementary School 1255th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Ridgewood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Rock Island School District 41:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Island School District 41 709th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Ridgewood Elementary School?

Rank History for Ridgewood Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.12 1435th 2020 29.0%
2004 29.13 1590th 2030 21.7%
2005 37.11 1457th 2022 27.9%
2006 27.43 1700th 2086 18.5%
2007 34.77 1602nd 2095 23.5%
2008 34.51 1548th 2092 26.0%
2009 25.80 1705th 2120 19.6%
2010 23.59 1760th 2139 17.7%
2011 30.37 1638th 2147 23.7%
2012 23.37 1788th 2166 17.5%
2013 30.03 1594th 2167 26.4%
2014 24.08 1674th 2093 20.0%
2015 22.14 1656th 2052 19.3%
2016 17.98 1752nd 2046 14.4%
2017 26.19 1515th 2044 25.9%
2018 29.81 1428th 2037 29.9%
2019 35.92 1294th 2086 38.0%
2021 31.78 1248th 1948 35.9%
2022 31.77 1352nd 2082 35.1%
2023 36.20 1255th 2077 39.6%
See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.56 280th 763 63.3%
2019 21.48 1094th 1194 8.4%
2022 43.27 519th 1113 53.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.13 1121st 1765 36.5%
2019 39.06 1132nd 1816 37.7%
2021 50.38 618th 1514 59.2%
2022 48.14 818th 1763 53.6%
2023 47.46 878th 1808 51.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.95 1381st 1964 29.7%
2019 37.71 1219th 2019 39.6%
2021 36.45 1007th 1680 40.1%
2022 34.76 1210th 1970 38.6%
2023 32.06 1265th 1957 35.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.44 1371st 1972 30.5%
2019 36.13 1239th 2019 38.6%
2021 22.98 1323rd 1707 22.5%
2022 32.79 1250th 1977 36.8%
2023 40.25 1107th 1984 44.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.00 182nd 698 73.9%
2022 35.92 410th 684 40.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.87 1142nd 1463 21.9%
2019 26.03 1140th 1462 22.0%
2021 19.05 1153rd 1308 11.9%
2022 20.49 1222nd 1425 14.2%
2023 28.27 1077th 1419 24.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Ridgewood Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help






Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Open Quote This school is amazing. While test scores are great to look at, they are still a one point in time test. This school goes above and beyond to support their students and families. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 4, 2014

Open Quote Ridgewood is a terrific school with a staff who truly cares about each and every student. I would recommend Ridgewood to any family moving into Rock Island. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Open Quote Our child attends this school and I am happy with her educational experience so far. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Open Quote Ridgewood continues to work hard to create students that are life-long learners. Though our overall test scores may not impress some, our hard work and dedication will. We have had some of the greatest gains in our district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ridgewood Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 314 49 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1989 307 41 2 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 360
1990 300 47 n/a 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 356
1991 286 49 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1992 278 49 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 350 31 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 357 33 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 344 53 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 344 53 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 367 47 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1998 380 32 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 380 26 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 255 36 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2001 267 52 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 260 44 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 260 44 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 244 57 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 239 48 4 17 2 n/a n/a 2 312
2006 252 55 2 23 2 n/a n/a 4 338
2007 228 61 3 33 1 n/a n/a 4 330
2008 220 72 1 37 1 n/a n/a 7 338
2009 243 84 3 39 3 n/a n/a 9 381
2010 224 69 2 22 3 n/a n/a 2 322
2011 265 60 5 43 1 0 8 0 382
2012 223 52 6 53 1 1 31 0 367
2013 216 38 6 51 0 2 48 0 361
2014 191 44 6 43 0 2 45 0 331
2015 200 79 10 28 0 1 9 0 327
2016 199 70 2 22 0 1 4 0 298
2017 185 62 2 19 1 1 10 0 280
2018 215 62 4 19 1 1 14 0 316
2019 182 62 3 12 1 0 19 0 279
2020 184 62 3 12 1 0 22 0 284
2021 173 78 3 8 0 0 27 0 289
2022 173 67 5 19 2 0 28 0 294
2023 161 68 2 16 2 0 30 0 279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgewood Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 387 18.0 21.5 n/a
1989 360 17.5 20.5 n/a
1990 356 19.0 18.7 n/a
1991 348 18.0 19.3 n/a
1992 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
1993 394 18.0 21.9 n/a
1994 411 18.0 22.8 n/a
1995 415 22.9 18.1 n/a
1996 415 22.9 18.1 n/a
1997 439 23.0 19.1 n/a
1998 425 24.7 17.2 n/a
1999 416 22.5 18.5 n/a
2000 297 20.0 14.9 n/a
2001 336 18.0 18.7 n/a
2002 321 17.1 18.8 49.5
2003 321 17.1 18.8 49.5
2004 323 19.3 16.7 56.3
2005 312 17.0 18.4 57.1
2006 338 19.5 17.3 54.5
2007 330 17.0 19.4 50.9
2008 338 18.0 18.8 61.6
2009 381 18.0 21.2 54
2010 322 17.0 18.9 61.9
2011 382 18.0 21.2 53.7
2012 367 19.0 19.3 58.9
2013 361 20.2 17.8 50.7
2014 331 17.6 18.7 50.5
2015 327 19.0 17.2 61.2
2016 298 17.0 17.5 56
2017 280 17.6 15.8 77.1
2018 316 19.9 15.8 59.8
2019 279 20.4 13.6 75.3
2020 284 20.5 13.8 60.2
2021 289 n/a n/a n/a
2022 294 21.8 13.4 82.3
2023 279 22.3 12.4 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridgewood Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 387 18.0 21.5 n/a
1989 360 17.5 20.5 n/a
1990 356 19.0 18.7 n/a
1991 348 18.0 19.3 n/a
1992 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
1993 394 18.0 21.9 n/a
1994 411 18.0 22.8 n/a
1995 415 22.9 18.1 n/a
1996 415 22.9 18.1 n/a
1997 439 23.0 19.1 n/a
1998 425 24.7 17.2 n/a
1999 416 22.5 18.5 n/a
2000 297 20.0 14.9 n/a
2001 336 18.0 18.7 n/a
2002 321 17.1 18.8 49.5
2003 321 17.1 18.8 49.5
2004 323 19.3 16.7 56.3
2005 312 17.0 18.4 57.1
2006 338 19.5 17.3 54.5
2007 330 17.0 19.4 50.9
2008 338 18.0 18.8 61.6
2009 381 18.0 21.2 54
2010 322 17.0 18.9 61.9
2011 382 18.0 21.2 53.7
2012 367 19.0 19.3 58.9
2013 361 20.2 17.8 50.7
2014 331 17.6 18.7 50.5
2015 327 19.0 17.2 61.2
2016 298 17.0 17.5 56
2017 280 17.6 15.8 77.1
2018 316 19.9 15.8 59.8
2019 279 20.4 13.6 75.3
2020 284 20.5 13.8 60.2
2021 289 n/a n/a n/a
2022 294 21.8 13.4 82.3
2023 279 22.3 12.4 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Ridgewood Elementary School

Help
Compare
YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%26.5%100.0%100.0%17.4%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%18.2%99.7%87.4%5.6%12.0%
201799.7%98.3%98.3%98.3%17.8%98.6%99.0%6.6%4.6%
201898.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%21.5%98.7%98.7%5.5%12.9%
201999.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%16.9%99.6%99.6%6.8%8.6%
202194.7%94.4%94.4%94.4%95.8%94.4%94.7%7.0%
202297.5%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.9%97.2%97.2%9.2%
202398.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%99.0%98.3%97.7%6.0%13.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgewood Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,622 (18.6%) $11,477 (81.4%) $14,099
2020 $1,924 (13.9%) $11,902 (86.1%) $13,826
2021 $2,972 (19.0%) $12,645 (81.0%) $15,617
2022 $2,972 (19.0%) $12,645 (81.0%) $15,617
2023 $2,728 (17.1%) $13,238 (82.9%) $15,966

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgewood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1294th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1255th of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Elementary School)22.57.4
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Island School District 41)15.913.3
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Elementary School)32.522.2
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Island School District 41)24.320.6
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Elementary School)9.123
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Island School District 41)22.218
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Elementary School)15.215.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Island School District 41)27.417
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Elementary School)6.728.1
 21.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Island School District 41)20.520.9
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Elementary School)13.321.9
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Island School District 41)22.817.8
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Ridgewood Elementary School)36.753.1
 16.4%
   5th Grade Science (Rock Island School District 41)3438.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Elementary School)53.823.9
 29.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Island School District 41)23.119.9
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Elementary School)42.310.9
 31.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rock Island School District 41)18.313.4
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students279279
African American6268
 9.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1216
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White182161
 11.5%
Two or More Races1930
 57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%67.7%
 7.5%

Schools Near Ridgewood Elementary School








Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgewood Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Ridgewood Elementary School.

Students who attend Ridgewood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Junior High School
High : Rock Island High School

Students at Ridgewood Elementary School are 58% White, 24% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Ridgewood Elementary School ranks 1255th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


Rate Ridgewood Elementary School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

ILIllinois Elementary School Rankings

ILIllinois District Rankings

Schools in Rock Island, IL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Ridgewood Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 56 milliseconds.