Fox Creek Elementary School vs Pepper Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Creek Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
| Measure | Fox Creek Elementary School Bloomington, Illinois | Pepper Ridge Elementary School Bloomington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1582 of 2,303 | #1034 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40705 of 50,301 | #30049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 292 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 26.5).
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 71.9%).
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 287.
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 Fox Creek Elementary School better than Pepper Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 26.5 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 Fox Creek Elementary School and Pepper Ridge Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Creek Elementary School: 292. Pepper Ridge Elementary School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Creek Elementary School and Pepper Ridge Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Fox Creek Elementary School is 1582nd of 2,303 and Pepper Ridge Elementary School is 1034th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).