WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Ridge Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 837 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, West Ridge Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
West Ridge Elementary School, located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving a diverse student population in grades PK–8. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes academic growth while fostering a supportive learning environment. It is known for serving a culturally rich community, often reflecting the demographic variety of the surrounding North Side neighborhood.
Beyond its academic offerings, West Ridge Elementary works to engage its students through various extracurricular opportunities and community-based initiatives. The school maintains a commitment to social-emotional development and strives to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for high school readiness. By prioritizing inclusive practices and collaboration between families and faculty, West Ridge aims to create a stable, community-oriented atmosphere for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact West Ridge Elem School at (773) 534-8250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60645-4123
(773) 534-8250
WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 837 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 837
- Teachers:
- 37.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 837 students
- White
- 35.6%
- Asian
- 33.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.2%
- Black or African American
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.