Poe Elem Classical School vs River Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poe Elem Classical School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
River Ridge Elementary School
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Poe Elem Classical School Chicago, Illinois | River Ridge Elementary School Hanover, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 2,303 | #675 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2801 of 50,301 | #21894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 224 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Chicago | Hanover |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poe Elem Classical School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 54.7).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 51.8%).
- •River Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.0).
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 Poe Elem Classical School better than River Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Poe Elem Classical School ranks higher (84.2 vs 54.7 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 Poe Elem Classical School and River Ridge Elementary School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Hanover in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poe Elem Classical School: 224. River Ridge Elementary School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poe Elem Classical School and River Ridge Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Poe Elem Classical School is 54th of 2,303 and River Ridge Elementary School is 675th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).