Richmond Grade School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 427 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Grade School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
West Elementary School
Alton · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
407 students
| Measure | Richmond Grade School Richmond, Illinois | West Elementary School Alton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #458 of 2,303 | #1334 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16279 of 50,301 | #36289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 407 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| city | Richmond | Alton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 33.5).
- •Richmond Grade School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Richmond Grade School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Richmond Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 57%).
- •Richmond Grade School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.6).
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 Grade School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Grade School ranks higher (62.8 vs 33.5 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 Grade School and West Elementary School?
About 427 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Alton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richmond Grade School: 407. West Elementary School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richmond Grade School and West Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Richmond Grade School is 458th of 2,303 and West Elementary School is 1334th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).