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#2289 of 3,813 schools in IL
Ridgewood Elem School
Elementary School · Rock Island Sd 41 · Rock Island, IL
A Rock Island Sd 41 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9607 14th St W, Rock Island, IL 61201
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgewood Elem School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (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
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgewood 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,278/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Island), 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
$57,260
Median home value
$118,300
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Earl H Hanson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann ElcEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 3.7 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Eugene Field Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 460 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rock Island Sd 41
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $20,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgewood Elem School is listed in Rock Island SD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgewood Elem School
Ridgewood Elem School is a public elementary school in Rock Island, IL, part of Rock Island Sd 41, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,289 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgewood Elem School
What grades does Ridgewood Elem School serve?
Ridgewood Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ridgewood Elem School?
Ridgewood Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elem School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgewood Elem School rank in IL?
Ridgewood Elem School ranks #2,289 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Ridgewood Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgewood Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Ridgewood Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgewood Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridgewood Elem School a charter school?
No, Ridgewood Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgewood Elem School a Title I school?
No, Ridgewood Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgewood Elem School?
57.1% of students at Ridgewood 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
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rock Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (309) 793-5980
- Area population (ZIP 61201)
- 37,294
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 61201; 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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