Ridge Central Elem School

(708)636-2001

www.crsd1275.org

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridge Central Elementary School, located in the Chicago Ridge School District 127.5, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Chicago Ridge, Illinois community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging active participation in a diverse and inclusive classroom setting.

Beyond academics, Ridge Central places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between home and school. The institution frequently promotes programs that nurture student creativity, character building, and physical well-being. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and data-driven teaching methods, the school strives to ensure that each student receives the necessary support to reach their full potential within a safe and structured academic environment.

511

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Central Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	162
Black	62
Asian	16
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
252 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
162 (31.7 %)
Black
62 (12.1 %)
Two or More
18 (3.5 %)
Asian
16 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Ridge SD 127-5
Phone:	(708)636-2001
Website:	http://www.crsd1275.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 74