Central Elem School vs J W Robinson Jr Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 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
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
Lyons · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
| Measure | Central Elem School Riverside, Illinois | J W Robinson Jr Elem School Lyons, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 2,303 | #1599 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5770 of 50,301 | #41074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 22% |
| city | Riverside | Lyons |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 26.0).
- •Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 86.5%).
- •J W Robinson Jr Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.3).
- •Central Elem School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 251.
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 J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem School ranks higher (78.6 vs 26.0 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 J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Lyons in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem School: 371. J W Robinson Jr Elem School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem School and J W Robinson Jr Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School is 132nd of 2,303 and J W Robinson Jr Elem School is 1599th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).