River Trail School vs Washington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.2 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
Washington Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | River Trail School Gurnee, Illinois | Washington Elem School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1316 of 2,303 | #1809 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35931 of 50,301 | #44067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 471 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Gurnee | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Trail School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 21.3).
- •River Trail School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •River Trail School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 14%).
- •River Trail School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 78.4%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •River Trail School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 384.
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 Washington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), River Trail School ranks higher (34.0 vs 21.3 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 Washington Elem School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Gurnee and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Trail School: 471. Washington Elem School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Trail School and Washington Elem School rank in Illinois?
River Trail School is 1316th of 2,303 and Washington Elem School is 1809th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).