J W Riley Intermediate School vs Roy Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Riley Intermediate School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students
Roy Elem School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | J W Riley Intermediate School Northlake, Illinois | Roy Elem School Northlake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1717 of 2,303 | #1301 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42688 of 50,301 | #35734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Northlake | Northlake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roy Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 23.4).
- •Roy Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Roy Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Roy Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 84.7%).
- •J W Riley Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.8).
- •Roy Elem School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 320.
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 J W Riley Intermediate School better than Roy Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Roy Elem School ranks higher (34.3 vs 23.4 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 J W Riley Intermediate School and Roy Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Northlake and Northlake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Riley Intermediate School: 320. Roy Elem School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Riley Intermediate School and Roy Elem School rank in Illinois?
J W Riley Intermediate School is 1717th of 2,303 and Roy Elem School is 1301st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).