River Trail School vs Spaulding Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Trail School
Gurnee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
471 students
Spaulding Elementary School
Gurnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
450 students
| Measure | River Trail School Gurnee, Illinois | Spaulding Elementary School Gurnee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1316 of 2,303 | #832 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35931 of 50,301 | #25063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 471 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Gurnee | Gurnee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spaulding Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 34.0).
- •River Trail School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 58.2%).
- •River Trail School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •River Trail School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 450.
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 Trail School better than Spaulding Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Spaulding Elementary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 34.0 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 River Trail School and Spaulding Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Gurnee and Gurnee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Trail School: 471. Spaulding Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Trail School and Spaulding Elementary School rank in Illinois?
River Trail School is 1316th of 2,303 and Spaulding Elementary School is 832nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).