Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary vs West Ridge Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students
West Ridge Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
683 students
| Measure | Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary Aurora, Illinois | West Ridge Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 2,303 | #1172 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8446 of 50,301 | #33398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 683 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 40% |
| city | Aurora | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 37.9).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 84.8%).
- •West Ridge Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary better than West Ridge Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 37.9 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary and West Ridge Elem School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary: 683. West Ridge Elem School: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary and West Ridge Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is 204th of 2,303 and West Ridge Elem School is 1172nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).