Ridgewood Elem School

www.emsd37.org

413 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ridgewood Elementary School is located in East Moline, Illinois, and serves as part of the East Moline School District 37. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood and elementary development. Like many schools in the district, Ridgewood emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student growth, aiming to prepare children for their transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and collaborative learning opportunities.

The school is situated in a residential area of East Moline, making it a central hub for neighborhood families. It is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to inclusive education, offering various programs designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its learners. By maintaining strong ties with the surrounding community and prioritizing a safe, nurturing climate, Ridgewood Elementary strives to provide a stable educational base that encourages students to achieve their potential and develop essential lifelong learning skills.

413

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgewood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	78
Black	83
Asian	51
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
169 (40.9 %)
Black
83 (20.1 %)
Hispanic
78 (18.9 %)
Asian
51 (12.3 %)
Two or More
31 (7.5 %)
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:	East Moline SD 37
Phone:	(309)755-1585
Website:	http://www.emsd37.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 94