Altamont Grade School vs Ricms
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 313 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamont Grade School
Altamont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students
Ricms
Rock Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
462 students
| Measure | Altamont Grade School Altamont, Illinois | Ricms Rock Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1402 of 2,303 | #1916 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37321 of 50,301 | #45414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 462 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 18% |
| city | Altamont | Rock Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altamont Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 19.1).
- •Altamont Grade School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Altamont Grade School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Altamont Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 74.7%).
- •Altamont Grade School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.4).
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 Altamont Grade School better than Ricms?
On the Success Index (US), Altamont Grade School ranks higher (31.8 vs 19.1 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 Altamont Grade School and Ricms?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Altamont and Rock Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Grade School: 462. Ricms: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Grade School and Ricms rank in Illinois?
Altamont Grade School is 1402nd of 2,303 and Ricms is 1916th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).