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Ruth M Schneider Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–3
309 N John St, Farmer City, IL 61842 · (309) 928-2611 · Part of Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18
Students
265
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–3
What stands out about Ruth M Schneider Elem School
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 13.7% since 2020
- Next stop for Sangamon kids: 2 schools
On the path
Where Sangamon kids come from and go next.
PK–3Ruth M Schneider Elem SchoolYou are here
4–82 schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency34.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
309 N John St, Farmer City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K51
Kindergarten61
Grade 141
Grade 251
Grade 361
Enrollment over time
233’20
254’21
272’22
265’23
265’24
Up 13.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 89%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 2%Black 2%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.