Ruth M Schneider Elem School
Farmer City, IL · Blue Ridge CUSD 18 · Grades PK - 3
853rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 59%▼ Declining
Ruth M Schneider Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ruth M Schneider Elem School 853rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — declining.
Ruth M Schneider Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ruth M Schneider Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 265 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 93.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 4.2% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Ruth M Schneider Elem School
Typical home value $179K in zip 61842 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ruth M Schneider Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Deland-Weldon Elem SchoolDeland-Weldon CUSD 57 · 8.4 mi away1,015th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 34% - 7LeRoy Elementary SchoolLeRoy CUSD 2 · 9.3 mi away774th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 44% - 7Lincoln Trail Elem SchoolMahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 · 13.1 mi away660th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 54% - 7White Heath Elem SchoolMonticello CUSD 25 · 13.2 mi away706th of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 45% - –Middletown Prairie Elementary Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 · 15 mi away
- 10Tri-Valley Elem SchoolTri Valley CUSD 3 · 15.5 mi away31st of 2,105
ELA 89% · Math 83% - 7Fisher Grade SchoolFisher CUSD 1 · 16 mi away644th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 49% - 8Washington SchoolMonticello CUSD 25 · 16.2 mi away465th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ruth M Schneider Elem School in?
Ruth M Schneider Elem School is part of the Blue Ridge CUSD 18 district in Farmer City, Illinois.
Is Ruth M Schneider Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ruth M Schneider Elem School 853rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ruth M Schneider Elem School?
White 93%, Two or more races 4%, Hispanic 2% (265 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ruth M Schneider Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61842 is $179K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.