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Ridgely Elem School

Springfield, Illinois · Grades PreK to 5 · Springfield SD 186

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About Ridgely Elem School

Ridgely Elem School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Springfield, Illinois. Enrollment was 343 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Springfield. There are about 15.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (22 teachers in all). It is one of 33 schools in Springfield SD 186. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Sangamon County. Within 5 miles there are 39 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	2040 N 8th St, Springfield, IL 62702
Phone	(217) 525-3259
School district	Springfield SD 186
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	343
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	22
Students per teacher	15.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Sangamon County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 173708003835). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ridgely Elem School serve?

Ridgely Elem School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Ridgely Elem School?

Ridgely Elem School reported 343 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgely Elem School?

About 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 343 students and 22 teachers in federal data.

Is Ridgely Elem School a public or charter school?

Ridgely Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ridgely Elem School in?

Ridgely Elem School is part of Springfield SD 186. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/springfield-sd-186/

Where is Ridgely Elem School located?

Ridgely Elem School is at 2040 N 8th St, Springfield, IL 62702. The phone number is (217) 525-3259.

How many other schools are near Ridgely Elem School?

There are 39 other schools within 5 miles of Ridgely Elem School in our directory.