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Sutherland Elementary School vs. Ridge Lawn Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Sutherland Elementary School
10015 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60643
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
5757 105th St
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sutherland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Lawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
631 students
547 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sutherland 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sutherland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridge Lawn Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sutherland 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sutherland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1768 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#3031 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sutherland 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Top 50% in IL)
9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sutherland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sutherland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sutherland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridge Lawn Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
94
Kindergarten Students
68
91
Grade 1 Students
80
80
Grade 2 Students
57
80
Grade 3 Students
79
67
Grade 4 Students
82
62
Grade 5 Students
73
73
Grade 6 Students
78
-
Grade 7 Students
55
-
Grade 8 Students
59
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sutherland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridge Lawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sutherland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
57%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sutherland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sutherland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sutherland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sutherland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 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
42%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sutherland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 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 Ridge Lawn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
11%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sutherland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridge Lawn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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