West Ridge Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60645 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1172 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#33398 of 50,301 nationally
About West Ridge Elem School
West Ridge Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 683 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1172nd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 683.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; West Ridge Elem School ranks 107th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 West Ridge Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near West Ridge Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mosaic School of Fine Arts
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
746 students · 682 m away
Decatur Classical Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
341 students · 751 m away
Clinton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,050 students · 1.3 km away
Rogers Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
790 students · 1.6 km away
Mather High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students · 1.7 km away
Rutledge Hall Elem School
Lincolnwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
385 students · 1.7 km away
Solomon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
323 students · 1.8 km away
Lincoln Hall Middle School
Lincolnwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students · 1.8 km away
Todd Hall Elem School
Lincolnwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
398 students · 1.8 km away
Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,304 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students
International Prep Academy
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
681 students
Prairieview Elementary School
Bartlett · Public elementary · Grades K–6
681 students
Whiteside Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
680 students
C M Bardwell Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Linne Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
687 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Ridge Elem School a good school?
West Ridge Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 37.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1172 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 West Ridge Elem School rank in Illinois?
West Ridge Elem School ranks #1172 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #33398 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Ridge Elem School?
West Ridge Elem School had 683 students in 2025.
Is West Ridge Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
West Ridge Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Ridge Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Ridge Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.