Dubois Elem School vs Washington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dubois Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students
Washington Elem School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
282 students
| Measure | Dubois Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Washington Elem School Riverdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2031 of 2,303 | #2236 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46855 of 50,301 | #49320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 201 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Riverdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dubois Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 10.6).
- •Dubois Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Dubois Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Dubois Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 99.6%).
- •Dubois Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.1).
- •Washington Elem School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 201.
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 Dubois Elem School better than Washington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dubois Elem School ranks higher (16.5 vs 10.6 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 Dubois Elem School and Washington Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Riverdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dubois Elem School: 201. Washington Elem School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dubois Elem School and Washington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dubois Elem School is 2031st of 2,303 and Washington Elem School is 2236th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).