RIDGE LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ridge Lawn Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 school district, located in Chicago Ridge, IL with about 527 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, Ridge Lawn Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Ridge Lawn Elementary School, located at 5757 105th St in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chicago Ridge School District 127.5. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Ridge Lawn is characterized by its commitment to community and parental involvement, which plays a central role in the school's culture. The staff emphasizes creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, character, and a lifelong love of learning. As an integral part of the Chicago Ridge community, the school works closely with families to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.
For more information, contact Ridge Lawn Elementary School at (708) 636-2002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2087
(708) 636-2002
RIDGE LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago Ridge, IL with about 527 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Ridge SD 127-5
- Total Students:
- 527
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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 527 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDGE LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.8%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.