A F Ames Elem School vs Central Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 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
Central Elem School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | A F Ames Elem School Riverside, Illinois | Central Elem School Riverside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,303 | #132 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8429 of 50,301 | #5770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 482 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 74.2).
- •A F Ames Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 31.3%).
- •Central Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •A F Ames Elem School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 371.
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 Central Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem School ranks higher (78.6 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 Central Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A F Ames Elem School: 482. Central Elem School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A F Ames Elem School and Central Elem School rank in Illinois?
A F Ames Elem School is 203rd of 2,303 and Central Elem School is 132nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).