Riverton Elem School vs Sherman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverton Elem School
Riverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
515 students
Sherman Elem School
Sherman · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
552 students
| Measure | Riverton Elem School Riverton, Illinois | Sherman Elem School Sherman, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1571 of 2,303 | #142 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40540 of 50,301 | #6269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 515 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 70% |
| city | Riverton | Sherman |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 26.8).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 16%).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 18%).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 60.2%).
- •Riverton Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •Sherman Elem School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 515.
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 Riverton Elem School better than Sherman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elem School ranks higher (77.8 vs 26.8 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 Riverton Elem School and Sherman Elem School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Riverton and Sherman in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverton Elem School: 515. Sherman Elem School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverton Elem School and Sherman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Riverton Elem School is 1571st of 2,303 and Sherman Elem School is 142nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).