RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ridgeview Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ridgeview CUSD 19 school district, located in Colfax, IL with about 291 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Ridgeview Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ridgeview Elementary School, located at 300 S Harrison St in Colfax, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the surrounding community. As part of the Ridgeview Community Unit School District 19, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the early grade levels, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment.

The school is situated in a small-town setting, which allows for a close-knit school culture and strong engagement between faculty, students, and local families. By prioritizing small class sizes and a curriculum tailored to meet state standards, Ridgeview Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of community pride and personal responsibility.

For more information, contact Ridgeview Elementary School at (309) 723-6531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.