Elmwood Elem School vs River Grove Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
River Grove Elem School
River Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
722 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elem School Elmwood Park, Illinois | River Grove Elem School River Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1000 of 2,303 | #1027 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29320 of 50,301 | #29913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 567 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Elmwood Park | River Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.9 vs 43.1).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •River Grove Elem School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •River Grove Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 57.8%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •River Grove Elem School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 567.
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 Elmwood Elem School better than River Grove Elem 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 Elmwood Elem School and River Grove Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and River Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elem School: 567. River Grove Elem School: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elem School and River Grove Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elmwood Elem School is 1000th of 2,303 and River Grove Elem School is 1027th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).