Neil Armstrong Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richton Park, Illinois 60471 · Esd 159
#1123 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#32420 of 50,301 nationally
About Neil Armstrong Elem School
Neil Armstrong Elem School is a public elementary located in Richton Park, in the Esd 159 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 266 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1123rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (58th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 266.
There are 4 schools in Richton Park; Neil Armstrong Elem School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Neil Armstrong Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Neil Armstrong Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southland College Prep Chtr HS
Richton Park · Charter high · Grades 9–12
584 students · 1.0 km away
Sauk Elem School
Richton Park · Public middle · Grades 4–6
281 students · 1.3 km away
Richton Square School
Richton Park · Public other · Grades PK–PK
161 students · 2.4 km away
Mohawk Primary Center
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–3
283 students · 3.4 km away
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
Park Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students · 3.5 km away
Talala Elementary School
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students · 3.5 km away
O W Huth Middle School
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
421 students · 3.7 km away
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 4.0 km away
Matteson Elem School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades K–3
420 students · 4.0 km away
Colin Powell Middle Sch
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students · 4.2 km away
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266 students
Richard Byrd Elementary School
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266 students
St Anne Elem School
Saint Anne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Ruth M Schneider Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Neil Armstrong Elem School a good school?
Neil Armstrong Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 39.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1123 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Neil Armstrong Elem School rank in Illinois?
Neil Armstrong Elem School ranks #1123 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #32420 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Elem School?
Neil Armstrong Elem School had 266 students in 2025.
Is Neil Armstrong Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Neil Armstrong Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Neil Armstrong Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Neil Armstrong Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.