Ridgewood Elem School vs Thomas Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgewood Elem School
Rock Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
260 students
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Milan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
277 students
| Measure | Ridgewood Elem School Rock Island, Illinois | Thomas Jefferson Elem School Milan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1827 of 2,303 | #1475 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44375 of 50,301 | #38899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 260 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Rock Island | Milan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 20.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 87.3%).
- •Ridgewood Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 260.
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 Ridgewood Elem School better than Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (29.5 vs 20.8 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 Ridgewood Elem School and Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rock Island and Milan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgewood Elem School: 260. Thomas Jefferson Elem School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgewood Elem School and Thomas Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ridgewood Elem School is 1827th of 2,303 and Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 1475th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).