Ridge Early Childhood Center

5151 149th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
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Ridge Early Childhood Center serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridge Early Childhood Center's student population of 227 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
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Total Students
227 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridge Early Childhood Center is 0.60, 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.
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State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
36%
28%
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Black
9%
17%
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White
52%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ridge Early Childhood Center?
227 students attend Ridge Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ridge Early Childhood Center students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Early Childhood Center?
Ridge Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridge Early Childhood Center offer ?
Ridge Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Ridge Early Childhood Center part of?
Ridge Early Childhood Center is part of Forest Ridge School District 142.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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