GLACIER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Glacier Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Crystal Lake CCSD 47 school district, located in Crystal Lake, IL with about 642 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Glacier Ridge Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School, located at 1120 Village Rd in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within School District 47. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and social-emotional growth. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work to implement comprehensive learning strategies that prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.
Beyond academics, Glacier Ridge is characterized by a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school frequently engages families through active PTA programs, school-wide events, and a focus on building a collaborative culture. Situated in a suburban setting, the facility serves as a focal point for the local neighborhood, providing resources and programming that support the holistic well-being of its students, including extracurricular opportunities and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes inclusivity and individual student achievement.
For more information, contact Glacier Ridge Elementary School at (815) 477-5518 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-2908
(815) 477-5518
GLACIER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Crystal Lake, IL with about 642 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Crystal Lake CCSD 47
- Total Students:
- 642
- Teachers:
- 53.16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 642 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLACIER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.2%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.3%
- Male
- 56.7%
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.