Richton Square School vs Talala Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richton Square School
Richton Park · Public other · Grades PK–PK
161 students
Talala Elementary School
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
| Measure | Richton Square School Richton Park, Illinois | Talala Elementary School Park Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2133 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #47981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 161 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Richton Park | Park Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richton Square School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 85.2%).
- •Talala Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.9).
- •Talala Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 161.
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 Richton Square School better than Talala Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Richton Square School and Talala Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richton Park and Park Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richton Square School: 161. Talala Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richton Square School and Talala Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Richton Square School is unranked and Talala Elementary School is 2133rd of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).