Frances Willard Elem School vs Ridgewood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances Willard Elem School
Rock Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
Ridgewood Elem School
Rock Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
260 students
| Measure | Frances Willard Elem School Rock Island, Illinois | Ridgewood Elem School Rock Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2058 of 2,303 | #1827 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47181 of 50,301 | #44375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 312 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Rock Island | Rock Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 15.9).
- •Ridgewood Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Ridgewood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Ridgewood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 89.1%).
- •Ridgewood Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Frances Willard Elem School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 260.
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 Frances Willard Elem School better than Ridgewood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Elem School ranks higher (20.8 vs 15.9 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 Frances Willard Elem School and Ridgewood Elem School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Rock Island and Rock Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances Willard Elem School: 312. Ridgewood Elem School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances Willard Elem School and Ridgewood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Frances Willard Elem School is 2058th of 2,303 and Ridgewood Elem School is 1827th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).