A F Ames Elem School vs Blythe Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A F Ames Elem School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Blythe Park Elem School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
| Measure | A F Ames Elem School Riverside, Illinois | Blythe Park Elem School Riverside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,303 | #61 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8429 of 50,301 | #3122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 482 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blythe Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 74.2).
- •Blythe Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Blythe Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 31.3%).
- •Blythe Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •A F Ames Elem School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 230.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A F Ames Elem School better than Blythe Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Blythe Park Elem School ranks higher (83.5 vs 74.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A F Ames Elem School and Blythe Park Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A F Ames Elem School: 482. Blythe Park Elem School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A F Ames Elem School and Blythe Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
A F Ames Elem School is 203rd of 2,303 and Blythe Park Elem School is 61st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).