Blackstone Elem School vs Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Elem School
Mendota · Public elementary · Grades K–1
197 students
Park Elementary School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
197 students
| Measure | Blackstone Elem School Mendota, Illinois | Park Elementary School Riverdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 2,303 | #2165 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #20501 of 50,301 | #48350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 197 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Mendota | Riverdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 13.4).
- •Blackstone Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 95.4%).
- •Blackstone Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
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 Blackstone Elem School better than Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Elem School ranks higher (56.6 vs 13.4 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 Blackstone Elem School and Park Elementary School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Mendota and Riverdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Elem School: 197. Park Elementary School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Elem School and Park Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Blackstone Elem School is 616th of 2,303 and Park Elementary School is 2165th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).