Ridge Circle Elem School

368 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ridge Circle Elementary School is a public school located in Streamwood, Illinois, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade as part of School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By leveraging a diverse student body and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ridge Circle Elementary places a strong focus on community engagement and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes various programs and resources provided by the U-46 district to offer differentiated instruction, ensuring that students receive support tailored to their unique academic needs. With a goal of promoting lifelong learning, the school encourages a collaborative culture where staff, students, and families work together to create a safe, productive, and nurturing atmosphere for educational growth.

368

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Circle Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	226
Black	31
Asian	30
Two or More	7
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
226 (61.4%)
White
70 (19.0%)
Black
31 (8.4%)
Asian
30 (8.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	SD U-46
Phone:	(630)213-5600
Website:	http://www.u-46.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 22

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 58