A F Ames Elem School vs Centennial Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 115 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
Centennial Elem School
Streator · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
| Measure | A F Ames Elem School Riverside, Illinois | Centennial Elem School Streator, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,303 | #1939 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8429 of 50,301 | #45639 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 482 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| city | Riverside | Streator |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A F Ames Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 18.7).
- •A F Ames Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •A F Ames Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 24%).
- •A F Ames Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 79.3%).
- •A F Ames Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.1).
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 Centennial Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), A F Ames Elem School ranks higher (74.2 vs 18.7 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 Centennial Elem School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Streator in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A F Ames Elem School: 482. Centennial Elem School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A F Ames Elem School and Centennial Elem School rank in Illinois?
A F Ames Elem School is 203rd of 2,303 and Centennial Elem School is 1939th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).