J W Riley Intermediate School vs Whittier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Whittier Primary School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students
| Measure | J W Riley Intermediate School Northlake, Illinois | Whittier Primary School Northlake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1717 of 2,303 | #899 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42688 of 50,301 | #26862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 320 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Northlake | Northlake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 23.4).
- •Whittier Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 84.7%).
- •J W Riley Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •Whittier Primary School is the larger school with 368 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 Whittier Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Primary School ranks higher (47.5 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 Whittier Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Northlake and Northlake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Riley Intermediate School: 320. Whittier Primary School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Riley Intermediate School and Whittier Primary School rank in Illinois?
J W Riley Intermediate School is 1717th of 2,303 and Whittier Primary School is 899th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).