Ridgely Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springfield, Illinois 62702 · Springfield SD 186
#1995 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#46494 of 50,301 nationally
About Ridgely Elem School
Ridgely Elem School is a public elementary located in Springfield, in the Springfield SD 186 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 343 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1995th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (41th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 343.
There are 31 schools in Springfield; Ridgely Elem School ranks 29th of 29 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ridgely Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ridgely Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lanphier High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,117 students · 1.2 km away
Fairview Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students · 1.6 km away
McClernand Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
213 students · 2.1 km away
Enos Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students · 2.2 km away
Wilcox Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students · 2.5 km away
Lincoln Magnet School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students · 3.4 km away
Springfield High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students · 3.4 km away
Jane Addams Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students · 3.9 km away
Dubois Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students · 4.0 km away
Washington Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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343 students
Cherokee Elem School
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343 students
G Stanley Hall Elem School
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343 students
Winnebago Elem School
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Robert Clow Elem Sch
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ridgely Elem School a good school?
Ridgely Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 17.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1995 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ridgely Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ridgely Elem School ranks #1995 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #46494 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ridgely Elem School?
Ridgely Elem School had 343 students in 2025.
Is Ridgely Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Ridgely Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ridgely Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ridgely Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.