Empire Elem School vs Tri-Valley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
295 students
Tri-Valley Elem School
Downs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
295 students
| Measure | Empire Elem School Freeport, Illinois | Tri-Valley Elem School Downs, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1415 of 2,303 | #22 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37546 of 50,301 | #1315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 295 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| city | Freeport | Downs |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-Valley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 31.5).
- •Tri-Valley Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Tri-Valley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Tri-Valley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 66.4%).
- •Tri-Valley Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
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 Empire Elem School better than Tri-Valley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-Valley Elem School ranks higher (88.0 vs 31.5 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 Empire Elem School and Tri-Valley Elem School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Downs in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Elem School: 295. Tri-Valley Elem School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Elem School and Tri-Valley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Empire Elem School is 1415th of 2,303 and Tri-Valley Elem School is 22nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).