Glenwood Elementary School vs River Trail School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Elementary School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
River Trail School
Gurnee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
471 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary School Waukegan, Illinois | River Trail School Gurnee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1767 of 2,303 | #1316 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43522 of 50,301 | #35931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 577 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Waukegan | Gurnee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Trail School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 22.1).
- •River Trail School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •River Trail School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 16%).
- •River Trail School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 71.8%).
- •River Trail School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Glenwood Elementary School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 471.
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 Glenwood Elementary School better than River Trail School?
On the Success Index (US), River Trail School ranks higher (34.0 vs 22.1 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 Glenwood Elementary School and River Trail School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Gurnee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elementary School: 577. River Trail School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elementary School and River Trail School rank in Illinois?
Glenwood Elementary School is 1767th of 2,303 and River Trail School is 1316th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).