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Ridgely Elementary School

2040 N 8TH ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62702

About Ridgely Elementary School

Ridgely Elementary School, part of Springfield Public Schools District 186, serves Pre-K through fifth grade at 2040 North 8th Street, Springfield, IL. About 297 students learn here, guided by a student–teacher ratio of approximately 15:1—ensuring personalized attention in a close-knit setting.Academically, roughly 12% of students are reading-proficient, and 5% are math-proficient, indicating room for growth and support.The school community is richly diverse, with 73% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, showcasing its dedication to equity and inclusivity.

Ridgely Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2040 N 8TH ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62702

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Phone

(217) 525-3259

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
311
Total Students
$55391
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 106 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ridgely Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM – 3:30 PM. Early dismissal on Wednesday at 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 4.2%
Black 29.3%
Two+ Races 19%
Native Am. 1%
White
46.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
4.2%
Black
29.3%
Two+ Races
19%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 311
48.6%
151 Female
51.4%
160 Male

Student Population

311 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

School Supply List for 2025–26 has just been published—families can access it via the school’s news section. Registration Day is scheduled for August 4 (11 AM–6 PM)—an in-person opportunity for annual student registration. Meet the Teacher Night is coming soon—stay tuned for date announcements in the school calendar.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Ridgely Elementary serve? A1. Ridgely serves pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Q2. How many students attend, and what's the student–teacher ratio? A2. Approximately 297 students attend Ridgely, with a student–teacher ratio of around 15:1. Q3. What are the daily school hours? A3. Students attend from 8:55 AM to 3:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; Wednesdays dismiss early at 2:30 PM. Q4. When did school begin and how is breakfast scheduled? A4. Students begin arriving at 8:55 AM, with breakfast from 8:40 AM, and grade-based, staggered lunch times (e.g., kindergarten at 11:30 AM, 5th grade at 12:50 PM). Q5. What’s new at Ridgely Elementary? A5. The 2025–26 school supply list is now available. Registration Day is on August 4 (11 AM–6 PM), and Meet the Teacher Night will also be scheduled soon.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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