Serving 142 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Taylor Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Taylor Ridge Elementary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taylor Ridge Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Taylor Ridge Elementary School?
142 students attend Taylor Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Taylor Ridge Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Ridge Elementary School?
Taylor Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taylor Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Taylor Ridge Elementary School part of?
Taylor Ridge Elementary School is part of Rockridge CUSD 300 School District.
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