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#1821 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 48% in state

Ridge Circle Elem School

Elementary School · Sd U-46 · Streamwood, IL

A Sd U-46 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

420 Ridge Cir, Streamwood, IL 60107

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism22.3%

Students at Ridge Circle Elem School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

51.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ridge Circle Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated838/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Streamwood), 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

$101,017

Median home value

$258,300

Median rent

$1,849/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunnydale Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–60.6 mi280Compare →
Oakhill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.7 mi427Compare →
Glenbrook Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–60.9 mi440Compare →
Hanover Countryside Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–61.1 mi385Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sd U-46

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#10 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

Ridge Circle Elem School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ridge Circle Elem School

Ridge Circle Elem School is a public elementary school in Streamwood, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,821 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ridge Circle Elem School

What grades does Ridge Circle Elem School serve?

Ridge Circle Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Ridge Circle Elem School?

Ridge Circle Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Circle Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Circle Elem School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ridge Circle Elem School rank in IL?

Ridge Circle Elem School ranks #1,821 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Ridge Circle Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ridge Circle Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ridge Circle Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge Circle Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ridge Circle Elem School a charter school?

No, Ridge Circle Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ridge Circle Elem School a Title I school?

No, Ridge Circle Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge Circle Elem School?

51.8% of students at Ridge Circle 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.3%
Area population (ZIP 60107)
38,965
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
40.1
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 60107; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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