Ridge Lawn Elementary School

(708)636-2002

www.crsd1275.org

572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ridge Lawn Elementary School, located at 5757 105th St in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chicago Ridge School District 127.5. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ridge Lawn is characterized by its commitment to community and parental involvement, which plays a central role in the school's culture. The staff emphasizes creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, character, and a lifelong love of learning. As an integral part of the Chicago Ridge community, the school works closely with families to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

572

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Lawn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	55
Black	54
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	7

White
431 (75.3%)
Hispanic
55 (9.6%)
Black
54 (9.4%)
Two or More
18 (3.1%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
7 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Ridge SD 127-5
Phone:	(708)636-2002
Website:	http://www.crsd1275.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 103

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 66