West Ridge Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2026)

6700 N Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60645

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Top 50%

Serving 627 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 is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 627 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
: Top 50% in IL
: 21% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý 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

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

West Ridge Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	West Ridge Elementary School
Pre-K	33
Kind	60
1	57
2	64
3	70
4	63
5	69
6	68
7	75
8	68

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Total Students

627 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School
2023	634
2022	704
2021	768
2020	805
2019	805
2018	795
2017	795
2016	769
2015	727
2014	737
2013	695

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School
2023	46
2022	45
2020	43
2019	43
2018	35
2017	35
2016	34
2015	40
2014	43
2013	41
2012	31

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Motto

Create and participate in a teaching and learning environment

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

West Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of West Ridge Elementary School is 0.76, 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)

#1636 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School
2023	#1636
2022	#1626
2021	#2291
2019	#1185
2018	#892
2017	#894
2016	#835
2015	#805
2014	#1553
2013	#2299
2012	#2436

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21%

27%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	21%	27%	20%
2021	17%	28%	17%
2019	40%	33%	24%
2018	41%	32%	22%
2017	44%	32%	24%
2016	40%	31%	23%
2015	38%	29%	21%
2014	65%	59%	50%
2013	55%	58%	48%
2012	78%	80%	73%
2011	72%	80%	72%

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31%

30%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2022	31%	30%	20%
2021	17%	32%	21%
2019	42%	38%	27%
2018	51%	37%	22%
2017	49%	38%	28%
2016	50%	36%	27%
2015	49%	38%	29%
2014	56%	57%	45%
2013	51%	58%	47%
2012	70%	75%	65%
2011	62%	75%	65%

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40-44%

50%

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	14:1	14:1	15:1
2022	16:1	14:1	16:1
2020	19:1	15:1	18:1
2019	19:1	15:1	18:1
2018	23:1	16:1	20:1
2017	23:1	15:1	20:1
2016	23:1	16:1	19:1
2015	18:1	16:1	17:1
2014	17:1	16:1	18:1
2013	17:1	13:1	15:1
2012	21:1	16:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

30%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	30%	6%	4%
2022	31%	5%	4%
2021	30%	5%	5%
2020	33%	5%	5%
2019	33%	5%	5%
2018	36%	5%	4%
2017	36%	5%	4%
2016	35%	5%	4%
2015	34%	6%	5%
2014	36%	5%	4%
2013	36%	5%	4%

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Hispanic

24%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	20%	27%	44%
2022	22%	27%	44%
2021	22%	27%	44%
2020	21%	26%	44%
2019	21%	26%	44%
2018	22%	26%	45%
2017	22%	26%	45%
2016	22%	26%	44%
2015	25%	25%	41%
2014	25%	25%	46%
2013	26%	24%	46%

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Black

16%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	11%	17%	41%
2022	8%	17%	41%
2021	7%	17%	41%
2020	7%	17%	41%
2019	7%	17%	41%
2018	6%	17%	41%
2017	6%	17%	41%
2016	6%	17%	42%
2015	5%	17%	38%
2014	7%	17%	40%
2013	7%	18%	40%

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White

28%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	33%	45%	9%
2022	35%	47%	9%
2021	37%	47%	9%
2020	38%	48%	9%
2019	38%	48%	9%
2018	35%	49%	9%
2017	35%	49%	9%
2016	36%	49%	9%
2015	34%	49%	11%
2014	30%	50%	9%
2013	28%	50%	9%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	6%	4%	2%
2022	4%	4%	2%
2021	4%	4%	1%
2020	1%	4%	1%
2019	1%	4%	1%
2018	1%	3%	1%
2017	1%	3%	1%
2016	1%	3%	1%
2015	2%	3%	3%
2013	1%	3%	1%
2012	1%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.76

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	0.75	0.70	0.63
2022	0.73	0.68	0.63
2021	0.73	0.68	0.63
2020	0.70	0.68	0.63
2019	0.70	0.68	0.63
2018	0.70	0.67	0.62
2017	0.70	0.67	0.62
2016	0.70	0.67	0.62
2015	0.71	0.67	0.59
2014	0.73	0.66	0.63
2013	0.74	0.66	0.63

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Eligible for

100%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	100%	43%	74%
2022	100%	43%	74%
2021	93%	44%	74%
2020	87%	47%	80%
2019	87%	47%	80%
2018	89%	46%	83%
2017	89%	46%	83%
2016	89%	47%	83%
2015	92%	52%	86%
2014	91%	47%	83%
2013	88%	45%	81%

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Eligible for (12-13)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2013)
Year	West Ridge Elementary School	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2013	3%	5%	4%
2012	45%	27%	46%
2011	3%	5%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Chicago Public Schools District 299

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is West Ridge Elementary School's ranking?

West Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1636 out of 3,542 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 Mosaic School Of Fine Arts by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?

627 students attend West Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

30% of West Ridge Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 2% 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 higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

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 Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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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