Richmond Elementary School vs Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 545 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Elementary School
Saint Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
Thompson Middle School
Saint Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,364 students
| Measure | Richmond Elementary School Saint Charles, Illinois | Thompson Middle School Saint Charles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #741 of 2,303 | #38 of 670 |
| National rank | #23275 of 50,301 | #1477 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 385 | 1,364 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 1,364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| city | Saint Charles | Saint Charles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 52.7).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 46%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 49.6%).
- •Richmond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.8).
- •Thompson Middle School is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 385.
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 Richmond Elementary School better than Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Middle School ranks higher (80.1 vs 52.7 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 Richmond Elementary School and Thompson Middle School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Saint Charles and Saint Charles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richmond Elementary School: 385. Thompson Middle School: 1,364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richmond Elementary School and Thompson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Richmond Elementary School is 741st of 2,303 and Thompson Middle School is 38th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).