Ridgely Elem School

2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702

www.sps186.org/o/ridgely/

311 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgely Elementary School, located at 2040 N. 8th St. in Springfield, Illinois, serves as a public primary education institution within the Springfield Public School District 186. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the early grades. Its location in the northern part of Springfield places it as a neighborhood hub, committed to serving the diverse needs of local families through structured curriculum and community engagement.

Beyond its academic programming, Ridgely Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by prioritizing student inclusivity and personal growth. The school works closely with district resources to provide necessary support services and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare its students for their transition into middle school. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy and mathematics—while encouraging a positive school culture, Ridgely plays a vital role in the educational landscape of Springfield’s north side.

311

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgely Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	13
Black	91
Asian	2
Two or More	59
American Indian	2

White
144 (46.3 %)
Black
91 (29.3 %)
Two or More
59 (19.0 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3259
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/ridgely/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
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 53

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridgely Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridgely Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	48.6%
Male	160	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)