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.

5757 105th St
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2087
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.