Grand Prairie Elem School vs River View 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.
Grand Prairie Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students
River View Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
| Measure | Grand Prairie Elem School Joliet, Illinois | River View Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1366 of 2,303 | #277 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36735 of 50,301 | #10970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 56% |
| city | Joliet | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 32.8).
- •River View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 19%).
- •River View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •River View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 46.6%).
- •Grand Prairie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •River View Elementary School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 494.
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 Grand Prairie Elem School better than River View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River View Elementary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 32.8 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 Grand Prairie Elem School and River View Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Prairie Elem School: 494. River View Elementary School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Prairie Elem School and River View Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Grand Prairie Elem School is 1366th of 2,303 and River View Elementary School is 277th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).