Ridge Elementary School vs Wesmere Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
Wesmere Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
| Measure | Ridge Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois | Wesmere Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 2,303 | #1116 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #20920 of 50,301 | #32301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 481 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 39.5).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 44.3%).
- •Wesmere Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Wesmere Elementary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 481.
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 Ridge Elementary School better than Wesmere Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 39.5 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 Ridge Elementary School and Wesmere Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge Elementary School: 481. Wesmere Elementary School: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge Elementary School and Wesmere Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Ridge Elementary School is 635th of 2,303 and Wesmere Elementary School is 1116th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).