RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ridgeview Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dunlap CUSD 323 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 421 students offering grade levels from 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 25 teachers, Ridgeview Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 3903 W Ridgeview Dr in Peoria, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Peoria Public Schools District 150. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for students in the elementary grades. By focusing on core curriculum areas and providing various extracurricular opportunities, Ridgeview aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Peoria community.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for its families. Staff at Ridgeview typically prioritize collaborative learning and parent engagement to ensure that every child receives individualized attention. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and standardized academic initiatives designed to improve student outcomes, making it a pivotal site for early childhood education in the Peoria area.

For more information, contact Ridgeview Elementary School at (309) 692-8260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.