Central Elem School vs Hollywood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
Hollywood Elem School
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
114 students
| Measure | Central Elem School Riverside, Illinois | Hollywood Elem School Brookfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #132 of 2,303 | #138 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5770 of 50,301 | #5850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Riverside | Brookfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.6 vs 78.5).
- •Hollywood Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Hollywood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 25.9%).
- •Hollywood Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •Central Elem School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 114.
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 Hollywood Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Elem School and Hollywood Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Brookfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem School: 371. Hollywood Elem School: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem School and Hollywood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School is 132nd of 2,303 and Hollywood Elem School is 138th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).