Ridgely Elem School vs Wilcox Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgely Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Wilcox Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
| Measure | Ridgely Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Wilcox Elem School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1995 of 2,303 | #1537 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46494 of 50,301 | #39891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 343 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilcox Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 17.2).
- •Wilcox Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Wilcox Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Wilcox Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 74.1%).
- •Wilcox Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.6).
- •Ridgely Elem School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 241.
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 Ridgely Elem School better than Wilcox Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilcox Elem School ranks higher (27.9 vs 17.2 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 Ridgely Elem School and Wilcox Elem School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgely Elem School: 343. Wilcox Elem School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgely Elem School and Wilcox Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ridgely Elem School is 1995th of 2,303 and Wilcox Elem School is 1537th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).