Pepper Ridge Elementary School

Educational opportunities abound at Pepper Ridge Elementary.

The main entrance to Pepper Ridge Elementary.

Bus line up to take kids home from Pepper Ridge Elementary.

Pepper Ridge Elementary is centrally seated in the Oakwoods neighborhood.

Pepper Ridge Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2602 Danbury Dr, Bloomington, IL

Pepper Ridge Neighborhood

McLean County Unified School District No. 5

299 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sarah Edwards

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
27%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

27%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

54.3%

Female

45.7%

White

61.9%

Black

15.9%

Hispanic

10.8%

Two or more races

9.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 student

12/22/2020

This is the best school Ever the teachers are the best

1.0 parent

10/27/2020

This is not a good school. The Children transferred from Cedar ridge ( another school that is below average) and they are not being taught anything. It’s nearly November and the kids in each grade have learned nothing. They don’t make the kids work hard at all

5.0 parent

7/30/2016

Amazing teachers! Everyone really cares and goes above and beyond to make sure your child gets the best education

5.0 parent

6/23/2014

This sis such an amazing school. All the staff really cares about the well being of the kids. Principal Edwards and Asst. Principal Peterson are the best. They go way beyond the call of duty. They really care about there students. They do everything they can to make sure that school runs well.

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Illinois Mclean County Bloomington 61705 Pepper Ridge

Pepper Ridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bloomington, IL and is served by the McLean County Unified School District No. 5 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 299 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Pepper Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $315,536. Discover additional schools in the area, like Safe School Program, Regional Alop School, High Road School Of Bloomington, and more. Learn more about what Bloomington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pepper Ridge Elementary School.

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