Elden D Finley Jr High School vs Ridge Central Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 108 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Chicago Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
Ridge Central Elem School
Chicago Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
| Measure | Elden D Finley Jr High School Chicago Ridge, Illinois | Ridge Central Elem School Chicago Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 670 | #1356 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12598 of 15,369 | #36528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| city | Chicago Ridge | Chicago Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 26.4).
- •Ridge Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Ridge Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Ridge Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 64.9%).
- •Elden D Finley Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Ridge Central Elem School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 405.
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 Elden D Finley Jr High School better than Ridge Central Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Central Elem School ranks higher (33.1 vs 26.4 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 Elden D Finley Jr High School and Ridge Central Elem School?
About 108 m in a straight line, between Chicago Ridge and Chicago Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elden D Finley Jr High School: 405. Ridge Central Elem School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elden D Finley Jr High School and Ridge Central Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elden D Finley Jr High School is 526th of 670 and Ridge Central Elem School is 1356th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).