Deland-Weldon Elem School vs Ruth M Schneider Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deland-Weldon Elem School
Weldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
100 students
Ruth M Schneider Elem School
Farmer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
265 students
| Measure | Deland-Weldon Elem School Weldon, Illinois | Ruth M Schneider Elem School Farmer City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1597 of 2,303 | #823 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41060 of 50,301 | #24940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 100 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 54.5% |
| city | Weldon | Farmer City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth M Schneider Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 26.0).
- •Ruth M Schneider Elem School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 5%).
- •Ruth M Schneider Elem School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Ruth M Schneider Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 58%).
- •Deland-Weldon Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.9).
- •Ruth M Schneider Elem School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 100.
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 Deland-Weldon Elem School better than Ruth M Schneider Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth M Schneider Elem School ranks higher (50.4 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 Deland-Weldon Elem School and Ruth M Schneider Elem School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Weldon and Farmer City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deland-Weldon Elem School: 100. Ruth M Schneider Elem School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deland-Weldon Elem School and Ruth M Schneider Elem School rank in Illinois?
Deland-Weldon Elem School is 1597th of 2,303 and Ruth M Schneider Elem School is 823rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).