At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
370
Ridge Family Center for Learning: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Ridge Family Center for Learning
Ridge Family Center for Learning is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Elk Grove Village. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Comm Cons SD 59. NCES reports 261 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). English learners represent 27.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ridge Family Center for Learning
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.5%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian14.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Comm Cons SD 59
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Juliette Low Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
274 reported students
Rupley Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
280 reported students
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
301 reported students
Forest View Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
339 reported students
Robert Frost Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
359 reported students
Devonshire School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
370 reported students
Public schools near Ridge Family Center for Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Elem School Elementary · Comm Cons SD 59 | KG–05 | 410 | 0.7 mi |
| Clearmont Elem School Elementary · Comm Cons SD 59 | KG–05 | 408 | 0.7 mi |
| Rupley Elem School Elementary · Comm Cons SD 59 | KG–05 | 280 | 0.8 mi |
| Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School Elementary · Comm Cons SD 59 | KG–05 | 301 | 1.3 mi |
| John Jay Elem School Elementary · Comm Cons SD 59 | KG–05 | 389 | 2.4 mi |
| Adolph Link Elem School Elementary · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 652 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Family Center for Learning
What grades does Ridge Family Center for Learning serve?
Ridge Family Center for Learning reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Comm Cons SD 59.
How many students attend Ridge Family Center for Learning?
Ridge Family Center for Learning reported 261 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 250 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ridge Family Center for Learning?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 261 students and 21.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ridge Family Center for Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ridge Family Center for Learning is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Comm Cons SD 59 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ridge Family Center for Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ridge Family Center for Learning in?
Ridge Family Center for Learning is part of Comm Cons SD 59, based in Elk Grove Vlg, IL, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ridge Family Center for Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salt Creek Elem School (0.7 mi), Clearmont Elem School (0.7 mi), Rupley Elem School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.