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Ridgeview Elementary School vs. Banner Elementary School

Should you attend Ridgeview Elementary School or Banner Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Ridgeview Elementary School
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Banner Elementary School
12610 N Allen Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Banner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Banner Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
424 students
374 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgeview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Banner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgeview Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Banner Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgeview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Banner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Banner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#419 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#370 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgeview Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Banner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 20% in IL)
45-49%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Banner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Banner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ridgeview Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Banner Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
1
Kindergarten Students
68
69
Grade 1 Students
69
59
Grade 2 Students
72
64
Grade 3 Students
71
61
Grade 4 Students
83
61
Grade 5 Students
60
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Banner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Banner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Banner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Banner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgeview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Banner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Banner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgeview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Banner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgeview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Banner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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