Ridgewood Elementary School

Summary:

Ridgewood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in East Moline, Illinois, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 413 students. The school is part of the East Moline School District 37, which is ranked 719 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridgewood Elementary School's academic performance is consistently lower than the state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 27.7%, compared to the state average of 41.2%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 21.3%, compared to the state average of 28.4%. While the school performs better than some of its nearby counterparts, such as Hillcrest Elementary School and Wells Elementary School, it lags behind Bowlesburg Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and English Language Learner students performing relatively better than Asian, African American, and White students.

Ridgewood Elementary School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.5% to 22.9% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state average. This high level of chronic absenteeism may be linked to the school's high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $15,339 and a slightly lower student-teacher ratio than the other nearby schools, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the challenges faced by Ridgewood Elementary School are reflective of broader systemic issues within the East Moline School District 37.


Detail:

Public K-4

 814 30th Ave
       East Moline, IL  61244-3263


(309) 755-1585

District: East Moline School District 37

SchoolDigger Rank:
1167th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,608 Help


Students who attend Ridgewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Glenview Middle School
High:    United Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.3%
Hispanic:
23.7%
African American:
23.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details Ridgewood Elementary School ranks worse than 56.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the East Moline School District 37! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ridgewood Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the East Moline School District 37. Student population at Ridgewood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.3%), Hispanic (23.7%), African American (23.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the East Moline School District 37. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgewood Elementary School is 14.5. 2 elementary schools in the East Moline School District 37 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgewood Elementary School is $16,608. 3 elementary schools in the East Moline School District 37 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgewood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgewood Elementary School 1167th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Ridgewood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Moline School District 37:

SchoolDigger ranks East Moline School District 37 719th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgewood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.69 1120th 2020 44.6%
2004 48.63 1236th 2030 39.1%
2005 34.95 1495th 2022 26.1%
2006 42.58 1452nd 2086 30.4%
2007 56.07 1153rd 2095 45.0%
2008 53.50 1195th 2092 42.9%
2009 55.01 1152nd 2120 45.7%
2010 62.30 989th 2139 53.8%
2011 57.76 1104th 2147 48.6%
2012 71.36 688th 2166 68.2%
2013 46.03 1247th 2167 42.5%
2014 34.20 1442nd 2093 31.1%
2015 18.99 1732nd 2052 15.6%
2016 28.77 1459th 2046 28.7%
2017 27.59 1480th 2044 27.6%
2018 36.45 1258th 2037 38.2%
2019 31.82 1403rd 2086 32.7%
2021 29.90 1290th 1948 33.8%
2022 31.79 1350th 2082 35.2%
2023 37.49 1221st 2077 41.2%
2024 39.30 1167th 2067 43.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.19 575th 718 19.9%
2019 20.57 717th 743 3.5%
2021 40.40 289th 537 46.2%
2022 40.11 430th 768 44.0%
2023 58.65 211th 788 73.2%
2024 46.90 350th 826 57.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.33 625th 640 2.3%
2022 24.51 942nd 1113 15.4%
2024 34.93 738th 1195 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.05 680th 1765 61.5%
2019 51.51 774th 1816 57.4%
2021 49.92 633rd 1514 58.2%
2022 55.31 655th 1763 62.8%
2023 61.85 523rd 1808 71.1%
2024 62.97 494th 1793 72.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.54 1051st 1964 46.5%
2019 38.63 1198th 2019 40.7%
2021 32.39 1098th 1680 34.6%
2022 33.91 1223rd 1970 37.9%
2023 35.16 1198th 1957 38.8%
2024 41.59 1049th 1942 46.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.95 1430th 1972 27.5%
2019 25.87 1502nd 2019 25.6%
2021 24.86 1269th 1707 25.7%
2022 30.46 1299th 1977 34.3%
2023 39.61 1116th 1984 43.8%
2024 35.56 1174th 1959 40.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.87 181st 219 17.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.54 190th 698 72.8%
2019 54.63 243rd 711 65.8%
2021 58.05 97th 428 77.3%
2022 52.02 239th 684 65.1%
2024 27.96 521st 655 20.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.39 588th 938 37.3%
2019 29.36 722nd 955 24.4%
2021 46.24 335th 742 54.9%
2024 56.09 321st 959 66.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.82 943rd 1463 35.5%
2019 26.88 1127th 1462 22.9%
2021 18.45 1166th 1308 10.9%
2022 22.15 1195th 1425 16.1%
2023 26.55 1106th 1419 22.1%
2024 25.57 1097th 1392 21.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Ridgewood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 342 60 4 42 n/a n/a n/a 0 448
1989 415 35 8 56 n/a n/a n/a 0 514
1990 429 48 8 69 n/a n/a n/a 0 554
1991 347 32 4 61 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1992 316 32 8 75 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 317 32 8 66 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1994 298 44 9 55 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 257 44 4 68 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 257 44 4 68 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 260 43 2 87 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1998 257 36 4 86 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1999 241 38 2 93 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 235 41 3 108 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 212 30 3 103 6 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 201 40 5 118 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2003 201 40 5 118 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2004 219 38 8 121 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2005 213 30 6 108 0 n/a n/a 32 389
2006 206 29 5 104 0 n/a n/a 35 379
2007 215 33 7 109 0 n/a n/a 37 401
2008 195 25 4 125 0 n/a n/a 42 391
2009 200 26 4 121 0 n/a n/a 48 399
2010 192 28 5 125 0 n/a n/a 42 392
2011 190 42 4 132 0 0 17 0 385
2012 188 42 2 129 2 0 13 0 376
2013 207 53 7 149 0 1 21 0 438
2014 193 65 7 154 0 1 27 0 447
2015 198 74 8 145 0 0 25 0 450
2016 205 71 20 143 0 0 27 0 466
2017 176 79 18 113 0 0 29 0 415
2018 167 90 22 124 0 0 24 0 427
2019 182 94 22 96 0 0 19 0 413
2020 177 78 29 77 0 0 20 0 381
2021 176 85 47 72 1 0 25 0 406
2022 172 79 33 69 0 0 26 0 379
2023 169 83 51 78 1 0 31 0 413
2024 138 96 55 98 1 0 26 0 414

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 Ridgewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 22.5 19.9 n/a
1989 514 24.2 21.2 n/a
1990 554 29.0 19.1 n/a
1991 444 22.0 20.1 n/a
1992 431 21.6 19.9 n/a
1993 424 20.9 20.3 n/a
1994 406 19.0 21.4 n/a
1995 373 22.0 17.0 n/a
1996 373 22.0 17.0 n/a
1997 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1998 384 24.0 16.0 n/a
1999 374 22.3 16.8 n/a
2000 387 24.0 16.1 n/a
2001 354 24.0 14.8 n/a
2002 366 23.9 15.3 51.1
2003 366 23.9 15.3 51.1
2004 390 24.0 16.3 54.1
2005 389 24.0 16.2 60.2
2006 379 20.7 18.3 60.2
2007 401 21.0 19.1 61.8
2008 391 22.0 17.8 67
2009 399 27.7 14.4 69.5
2010 392 27.9 14.0 64.9
2011 385 26.9 14.3 62.1
2012 376 27.9 13.4 66.2
2013 438 35.7 12.2 67.6
2014 447 26.0 17.1 70.2
2015 450 27.0 16.6 74
2016 466 28.0 16.6 57.9
2017 415 26.5 15.6 95.2
2018 427 27.7 15.4 99.8
2019 413 27.8 14.8 99.8
2020 381 24.6 15.4 99.2
2021 406 n/a n/a n/a
2022 379 26.8 14.1 82.6
2023 413 30.3 13.5 99.3
2024 414 28.5 14.5 99.3

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 Ridgewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 22.5 19.9 n/a
1989 514 24.2 21.2 n/a
1990 554 29.0 19.1 n/a
1991 444 22.0 20.1 n/a
1992 431 21.6 19.9 n/a
1993 424 20.9 20.3 n/a
1994 406 19.0 21.4 n/a
1995 373 22.0 17.0 n/a
1996 373 22.0 17.0 n/a
1997 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1998 384 24.0 16.0 n/a
1999 374 22.3 16.8 n/a
2000 387 24.0 16.1 n/a
2001 354 24.0 14.8 n/a
2002 366 23.9 15.3 51.1
2003 366 23.9 15.3 51.1
2004 390 24.0 16.3 54.1
2005 389 24.0 16.2 60.2
2006 379 20.7 18.3 60.2
2007 401 21.0 19.1 61.8
2008 391 22.0 17.8 67
2009 399 27.7 14.4 69.5
2010 392 27.9 14.0 64.9
2011 385 26.9 14.3 62.1
2012 376 27.9 13.4 66.2
2013 438 35.7 12.2 67.6
2014 447 26.0 17.1 70.2
2015 450 27.0 16.6 74
2016 466 28.0 16.6 57.9
2017 415 26.5 15.6 95.2
2018 427 27.7 15.4 99.8
2019 413 27.8 14.8 99.8
2020 381 24.6 15.4 99.2
2021 406 n/a n/a n/a
2022 379 26.8 14.1 82.6
2023 413 30.3 13.5 99.3
2024 414 28.5 14.5 99.3

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

Ridgewood Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.1%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%98.7%
201698.5%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.5%
201798.3%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.5%97.6%
201898.4%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
201996.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.6%
202199.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.3%
202298.4%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.4%98.4%97.6%
202399.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%99.3%99.3%
202499.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgewood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,198 (10.8%) $9,887 (89.2%) $11,084
2020 $1,414 (11.5%) $10,877 (88.5%) $12,290
2021 $1,600 (12.9%) $10,787 (87.1%) $12,387
2022 $1,600 (12.9%) $10,787 (87.1%) $12,387
2023 $2,747 (17.9%) $12,591 (82.1%) $15,339
2024 $3,252 (19.6%) $13,356 (80.4%) $16,608

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgewood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1403rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1221st of 2077 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Elementary School)3921.1
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Moline School District 37)29.710.9
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Elementary School)23.230.2
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Moline School District 37)20.718.2
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Elementary School)24.225.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Moline School District 37)2320.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Elementary School)11.112.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Moline School District 37)13.111.6
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students413413
African American9483
 11.7%
American Indian01
Asian2251
 131.8%
Hispanic9678
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White182169
 7.1%
Two or More Races1931
 63.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%99.3%
 0.5%


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Students who attend Ridgewood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glenview Middle School
High : United Township High School

Students at Ridgewood Elementary School are 33% White, 24% Hispanic, 23% African American, 13% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Ridgewood Elementary School ranks 1167th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended Ridgewood Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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