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West Ridge Elementary School

6700 N Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Ridge Elementary School's student population of 634 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
634 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Ridge Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1626 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Ridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
30%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of West Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
West Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1626 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are West Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
West Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary School?
634 students attend West Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of West Ridge Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Ridge Elementary School?
West Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Ridge Elementary School offer ?
West Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is West Ridge Elementary School part of?
West Ridge Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is West Ridge Elementary School located?
West Ridge Elementary School is located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other public schools located in West Ridge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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