Henry W Longfellow Elem School vs J W Riley Elem 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.
Henry W Longfellow Elem School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
J W Riley Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
| Measure | Henry W Longfellow Elem School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | J W Riley Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 2,303 | #544 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8390 of 50,301 | #18650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 510 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Arlington Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 59.3).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 34.8%).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.6).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 319.
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 Henry W Longfellow Elem School better than J W Riley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry W Longfellow Elem School ranks higher (74.3 vs 59.3 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 Henry W Longfellow Elem School and J W Riley Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry W Longfellow Elem School: 510. J W Riley Elem School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry W Longfellow Elem School and J W Riley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Henry W Longfellow Elem School is 200th of 2,303 and J W Riley Elem School is 544th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).