A F Ames Elem School vs L J Hauser Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
L J Hauser Jr High School
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | A F Ames Elem School Riverside, Illinois | L J Hauser Jr High School Riverside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,303 | #32 of 670 |
| National rank | #8429 of 50,301 | #1358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L J Hauser Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 74.2).
- •A F Ames Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 31.3%).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.5).
- •L J Hauser Jr High School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 482.
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 L J Hauser Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), L J Hauser Jr High School ranks higher (80.8 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 L J Hauser Jr High 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. L J Hauser Jr High School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A F Ames Elem School and L J Hauser Jr High School rank in Illinois?
A F Ames Elem School is 203rd of 2,303 and L J Hauser Jr High School is 32nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).