Early Learning Center vs River Trail School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Learning Center
Waukegan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
221 students
River Trail School
Gurnee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
471 students
| Measure | Early Learning Center Waukegan, Illinois | River Trail School Gurnee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1316 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #35931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 221 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Waukegan | Gurnee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Trail School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.7).
- •River Trail School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 221.
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 Early Learning Center better than River Trail 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 Early Learning Center and River Trail School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Gurnee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Learning Center: 221. River Trail School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Learning Center and River Trail School rank in Illinois?
Early Learning Center is unranked and River Trail School is 1316th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).