Ridgely Elementary School

2040 North 8th St, Springfield, IL 62702 | (217) 525-3259
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 400
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 2040 N 8th St, Springfield, IL 62702
  • Principal or Admin: Ken Gilmore
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 400
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 29.6
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 186 (46.5%)
  • Females: 175 (43.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 33 (8.3%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 269 (67.3%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 302 (75.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Ridgely Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian30.8%
Black7418.5%
Asian--
Hispanic41.0%
White28070.0%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Ridgely Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten389.5%
Kindergarten5914.8%
1st Grade7518.8%
2nd Grade6817.0%
3rd Grade4611.5%
4th Grade5814.5%
5th Grade5614.0%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.1%
District:
92.0%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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