Kerkstra Elem School vs Ridge Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 189 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kerkstra Elem School
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
407 students
Ridge Early Childhood Center
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
245 students
| Measure | Kerkstra Elem School Oak Forest, Illinois | Ridge Early Childhood Center Oak Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 2,303 | #467 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26746 of 50,301 | #16601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 407 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Oak Forest | Oak Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 47.6).
- •Ridge Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 43.7%).
- •Kerkstra Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.8).
- •Kerkstra Elem School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 245.
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 Kerkstra Elem School better than Ridge Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Early Childhood Center ranks higher (62.3 vs 47.6 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 Kerkstra Elem School and Ridge Early Childhood Center?
About 189 m in a straight line, between Oak Forest and Oak Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kerkstra Elem School: 407. Ridge Early Childhood Center: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kerkstra Elem School and Ridge Early Childhood Center rank in Illinois?
Kerkstra Elem School is 895th of 2,303 and Ridge Early Childhood Center is 467th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).