Ruth M Schneider Elementary School

Public PK, KG-3

309 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842-1209

(309) 928-2611

District: Blue Ridge CUSD 18

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,529

Students who attend Ruth M Schneider Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Blue Ridge Intermediate-Junior High School
High:	Blue Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruth M Schneider Elementary School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Ruth M Schneider Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruth M Schneider Elementary School is $16,529.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ruth M Schneider Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Blue Ridge CUSD 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge CUSD 18 349^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Ruth M Schneider Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	112	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	112
1990	118	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	118
1991	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
1992	324	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1993	277	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1994	347	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	350
1995	339	6	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	352
1996	339	6	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	352
1997	337	6	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	348
1998	360	9	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	376
1999	342	11	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	359
2000	348	16	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	368
2001	334	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	348
2002	292	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	303
2003	292	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	303
2004	301	14	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	319
2005	296	11	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	312
2006	316	8	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	332
2007	307	6	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	321
2008	286	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	297
2009	281	3	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	291
2010	275	4	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	291
2011	235	3	1	4	0	0	0	243
2012	260	3	0	7	2	0	5	277
2013	235	0	0	8	2	0	5	250
2014	241	4	0	7	2	0	3	257
2015	257	2	0	9	1	0	8	277
2016	232	1	0	7	1	0	15	256
2017	244	3	0	5	1	0	8	261
2018	225	3	2	3	1	0	9	243
2019	227	3	1	5	0	0	8	244
2020	241	1	1	2	0	0	7	252
2021	222	1	1	3	1	0	5	233
2022	237	1	0	5	2	0	9	254
2023	251	1	0	7	1	0	12	272
2024	247	2	0	4	1	0	11	265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ruth M Schneider Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	112	8.0	14.0	n/a
1990	118	11.4	10.3	n/a
1991	121	11.8	10.2	n/a
1992	329	20.0	16.4	n/a
1993	280	18.0	15.6	n/a
1994	350	17.1	20.5	n/a
1995	352	18.5	19.0	n/a
1996	352	18.5	19.0	n/a
1997	348	18.6	18.7	n/a
1998	376	19.0	19.8	n/a
1999	359	18.5	19.4	n/a
2000	368	18.8	19.6	n/a
2001	348	18.8	18.5	n/a
2002	303	21.3	14.2	24.1
2003	303	21.3	14.2	24.1
2004	319	18.5	17.2	0
2005	312	17.5	17.8	24.7
2006	332	19.0	17.5	27.7
2007	321	18.0	17.8	28
2008	297	16.0	18.6	24.9
2009	291	19.8	14.7	26.8
2010	291	19.7	14.7	36.4
2011	243	16.7	14.5	42.8
2012	277	18.7	14.7	40.4
2013	250	17.9	13.9	42.4
2014	257	17.0	15.1	46.7
2015	277	19.0	14.5	52.7
2016	256	20.0	12.8	46.5
2017	261	19.1	13.6	45.2
2018	243	17.7	13.7	45.7
2019	244	19.0	12.8	41.8
2020	252	19.0	13.2	42.1
2021	233	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	254	18.0	14.1	42.5
2023	272	18.0	15.1	47.8
2024	265	20.0	13.2	52.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ruth M Schneider Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	112	8.0	14.0	n/a
1990	118	11.4	10.3	n/a
1991	121	11.8	10.2	n/a
1992	329	20.0	16.4	n/a
1993	280	18.0	15.6	n/a
1994	350	17.1	20.5	n/a
1995	352	18.5	19.0	n/a
1996	352	18.5	19.0	n/a
1997	348	18.6	18.7	n/a
1998	376	19.0	19.8	n/a
1999	359	18.5	19.4	n/a
2000	368	18.8	19.6	n/a
2001	348	18.8	18.5	n/a
2002	303	21.3	14.2	24.1
2003	303	21.3	14.2	24.1
2004	319	18.5	17.2	0
2005	312	17.5	17.8	24.7
2006	332	19.0	17.5	27.7
2007	321	18.0	17.8	28
2008	297	16.0	18.6	24.9
2009	291	19.8	14.7	26.8
2010	291	19.7	14.7	36.4
2011	243	16.7	14.5	42.8
2012	277	18.7	14.7	40.4
2013	250	17.9	13.9	42.4
2014	257	17.0	15.1	46.7
2015	277	19.0	14.5	52.7
2016	256	20.0	12.8	46.5
2017	261	19.1	13.6	45.2
2018	243	17.7	13.7	45.7
2019	244	19.0	12.8	41.8
2020	252	19.0	13.2	42.1
2021	233	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	254	18.0	14.1	42.5
2023	272	18.0	15.1	47.8
2024	265	20.0	13.2	52.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Pneumococcal
2015	97.1%	96.4%	96.4%	96.4%	18.1%	97.5%	96.4%	17.7%
2016	98.4%	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	22.4%	97.7%	97.3%	23.9%
2017	95.4%	95.0%	95.0%	95.0%	21.7%	95.4%	94.2%	22.9%
2018	96.3%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	24.7%	97.1%	96.3%	25.1%
2019	97.9%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	24.3%	98.8%	95.9%	24.3%
2021	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	98.7%	97.9%	97.9%	27.0%
2022	98.1%	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	96.9%	97.7%	21.2%
2023	96.6%	96.6%	96.6%	96.6%	96.6%	96.6%	96.6%	21.6%
2024	98.9%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	98.9%	24.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ruth M Schneider Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$347 (2.6%)	$12,951 (97.4%)	$13,298
2020	$394 (3.3%)	$11,420 (96.7%)	$11,814
2021	$1,190 (8.1%)	$13,424 (91.9%)	$14,614
2022	$1,190 (8.1%)	$13,424 (91.9%)	$14,614
2023	$872 (6.3%)	$13,006 (93.7%)	$13,878
2024	$974 (5.9%)	$15,555 (94.1%)	$16,529

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruth M Schneider Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ruth M Schneider Elementary School)	29.5	18.6	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge CUSD 18)	29.5	18.6	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.4	28.8	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ruth M Schneider Elementary School)	54.5	39.5	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge CUSD 18)	54.5	39.5	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	40.6	33	7.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	244	272	11.5%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	227	251	10.6%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	47.8%	6%

Schools Near Ruth M Schneider Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)					IAR Mathematics (2024)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	309 N John St	Farmer City	61842	De Witt County	Blue Ridge CUSD 18	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 928-2611	265	20	13.2	52.1%	247 (93.2%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)								(n/a)		15.4					36.5				36.5	98.9	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	98.9	24.1		$16,529	$974	$15,555
LeRoy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	805 N Barnett St	Le Roy	61752	McLean County	LeRoy CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 962-4771	413	35	11.9	31.2%	381 (92.3%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.3%)	56.2	797^th of 2067 public elementary schools	61.4%		56.7	807^th of 2077 public elementary schools	61.1%	10	55.3	15.2	34.0	42.5	54.2	36.6	15.2	37.0	36.2	39.6	32.3	98.9	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.9	98.4	98.6	16.7	11.5	$13,004	$1,082	$11,922
Deland-Weldon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2311 N 300 East Rd	Weldon	61839	De Witt County	Deland-Weldon CUSD 57	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 736-2401	105	10	10.3	64.8%	94 (89.5%)	5 (4.8%)	5 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	50.8	916^th of 2067 public elementary schools	55.7%		46.5	1023^rd of 2077 public elementary schools	50.7%	107		0.0	45.5	50.0		31.9	23.5	36.4	25.0		27.7	100.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	100.0	99.0	100.0	13.6		$18,249	$1,640	$16,609
Lincoln Trail Elementary School	Public	3-5	102 E State St	Mahomet	61853	Champaign County	Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 586-2811	789	40	19.7	23.8%	666 (84.4%)	14 (1.8%)	38 (4.8%)	20 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	60.6	725^th of 2067 public elementary schools	64.9%		64.3	666^th of 2077 public elementary schools	67.9%	59	66.9	26.6	44.6	38.3		36.7	34.6	35.8	37.2		35.9	96.8	95.9	95.9	95.9	97.5	95.8	97.7			$9,743	$488	$9,255
White Heath Elementary School	Public	4-5	300 W High St	White Heath	61884	Piatt County	Monticello CUSD 25	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 762-8511	263	19	14.1	19.4%	245 (93.2%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	76.2	453^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	78.1%		73.8	485^th of 2077 public elementary schools	76.6%	32	73.2		47.5	54.0		51.0		39.1	41.7		40.5	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.0	97.0	97.3			$11,471	$371	$11,101
Middletown Prairie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1301 S Bulldog Dr	Mahomet	61853	Champaign County	Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 586-5833	818	54	15.1	22.5%	685 (83.7%)	12 (1.5%)	44 (5.4%)	23 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.6%)								(n/a)												94.3	95.5	95.5	95.5	96.2	95.1	96.0	8.9		$9,953	$488	$9,466
Tri-Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	409 E Washington St	Downs	61736	McLean County	Tri Valley CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 378-2031	310	26	12.1	16.5%	282 (91.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)								(n/a)		78.1				78.0	73.1				73.2	97.6	98.1	98.1	98.1	18.5	98.1	98.1	18.8		$20,922	$218	$20,704
Fisher Grade School	Public	K-6	801 S 5th St	Fisher	61843	Champaign County	Fisher CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 897-1133	334	25	13.4	39.5%	313 (93.7%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	66	631^st of 2067 public elementary schools	69.5%		57.3	791^st of 2077 public elementary schools	61.9%	160	66.7	45.2	36.3	47.6	40.9	42.1	59.5	30.9	47.6	18.2	38.3	97.5	97.5	98.5	98.5	98.8	98.5	98.5		12.1	$11,716	$926	$10,790
Washington School	Public	PK, KG-3	3 Sage Dr	Monticello	61856	Piatt County	Monticello CUSD 25	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 762-8511	558	40	13.9	21.5%	530 (95.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)								(n/a)		33.3				33.3	38.4				38.4	98.7	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.7	9.7		$10,796	$572	$10,224
Douglas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	905 E Main St	Clinton	61727	De Witt County	Clinton CUSD 15	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 935-2987	163	15	10.9	55.8%	130 (79.8%)	10 (6.1%)	13 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.9%)								(n/a)												95.7	92.6	92.6	92.6	98.8	93.2	93.8	34.6		$17,972	$4,946	$13,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth M Schneider Elementary School

How many students attend Ruth M Schneider Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Ruth M Schneider Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Ruth M Schneider Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ruth M Schneider Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blue Ridge Intermediate-Junior High School
High : Blue Ridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Ruth M Schneider Elementary School?

Students at Ruth M Schneider Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Ruth M Schneider Elementary School in?

Blue Ridge CUSD 18

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