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Nature Ridge Elem School
Elementary School · Sd U-46 · Bartlett, IL
A Sd U-46 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1899 Westridge Blvd, Bartlett, IL 60103
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nature Ridge Elem School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nature Ridge Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Average419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bartlett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,552
Median home value
$353,300
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Clinton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Huff Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sd U-46
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #20 of 51
- District spending per student
- $19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nature Ridge Elem School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nature Ridge Elem School
Nature Ridge Elem School is a public elementary school in Bartlett, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 472 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,598 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nature Ridge Elem School
What grades does Nature Ridge Elem School serve?
Nature Ridge Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Nature Ridge Elem School?
Nature Ridge Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nature Ridge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nature Ridge Elem School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nature Ridge Elem School rank in IL?
Nature Ridge Elem School ranks #2,598 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Nature Ridge Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nature Ridge Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nature Ridge Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nature Ridge Elem School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nature Ridge Elem School a charter school?
No, Nature Ridge Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nature Ridge Elem School a Title I school?
No, Nature Ridge Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nature Ridge Elem School?
28.4% of students at Nature Ridge Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (630) 372-4647
- Area population (ZIP 60103)
- 41,825
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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