Booth Tarkington Elem School vs J W Riley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booth Tarkington Elem School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
J W Riley Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
| Measure | Booth Tarkington Elem School Wheeling, Illinois | J W Riley Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 2,303 | #544 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29789 of 50,301 | #18650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Wheeling | Arlington Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W Riley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 43.2).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 45.4%).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.2).
- •Booth Tarkington Elem School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 319.
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 Booth Tarkington Elem School better than J W Riley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), J W Riley Elem School ranks higher (59.3 vs 43.2 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 Booth Tarkington Elem School and J W Riley Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wheeling and Arlington Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booth Tarkington Elem School: 540. J W Riley Elem School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booth Tarkington Elem School and J W Riley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Booth Tarkington Elem School is 1022nd of 2,303 and J W Riley Elem School is 544th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).