Farmingdale Elem School vs Tripp School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmingdale Elem School
Pleasant Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
485 students
Tripp School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–3
485 students
| Measure | Farmingdale Elem School Pleasant Plains, Illinois | Tripp School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #732 of 2,303 | #109 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23025 of 50,301 | #5054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | Pleasant Plains | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tripp School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 53.0).
- •Tripp School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Tripp School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Tripp School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
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 Farmingdale Elem School better than Tripp School?
On the Success Index (US), Tripp School ranks higher (79.9 vs 53.0 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 Farmingdale Elem School and Tripp School?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Plains and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmingdale Elem School: 485. Tripp School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmingdale Elem School and Tripp School rank in Illinois?
Farmingdale Elem School is 732nd of 2,303 and Tripp School is 109th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).