River Ridge Elementary School vs Sherrard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Ridge Elementary School
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Sherrard Elementary School
Sherrard · Public elementary · Grades K–4
224 students
| Measure | River Ridge Elementary School Hanover, Illinois | Sherrard Elementary School Sherrard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 2,303 | #706 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21894 of 50,301 | #22531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 224 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Hanover | Sherrard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.7 vs 53.8).
- •River Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Sherrard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 51.8%).
- •River Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.0).
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 River Ridge Elementary School better than Sherrard 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 River Ridge Elementary School and Sherrard Elementary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Hanover and Sherrard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Ridge Elementary School: 224. Sherrard Elementary School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Ridge Elementary School and Sherrard Elementary School rank in Illinois?
River Ridge Elementary School is 675th of 2,303 and Sherrard Elementary School is 706th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).