Central Elem School vs Richard Ira Jones Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Central Elem School Plainfield, Illinois | Richard Ira Jones Middle School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #723 of 2,303 | #160 of 670 |
| National rank | #22887 of 50,301 | #4976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 544 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 53.2).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 36.8%).
- •Central Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 544.
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 Central Elem School better than Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Ira Jones Middle School ranks higher (62.3 vs 53.2 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 Central Elem School and Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem School: 544. Richard Ira Jones Middle School: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem School and Richard Ira Jones Middle School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School is 723rd of 2,303 and Richard Ira Jones Middle School is 160th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).