At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
481
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
39%-14.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Ridge Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Plainfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 481 students. It is part of the Plainfield SD 202 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPlainfield SD 202
County17197
CityPlainfield
ZIP60586
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173174004938
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment481
White35.1%
Hispanic / Latino36.6%
Black / African American17.0%
Asian4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
35.1%
Hispanic
36.6%
Black
17.0%
Asian
4.8%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.