Thomas Paine Elem School vs Yankee Ridge Multilingual School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Paine Elem School
Urbana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Yankee Ridge Multilingual School
Urbana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
| Measure | Thomas Paine Elem School Urbana, Illinois | Yankee Ridge Multilingual School Urbana, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1540 of 2,303 | #825 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39949 of 50,301 | #24959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Urbana | Urbana |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yankee Ridge Multilingual School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 27.8).
- •Yankee Ridge Multilingual School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 71.9%).
- •Thomas Paine Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.2).
- •Yankee Ridge Multilingual School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 324.
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 Thomas Paine Elem School better than Yankee Ridge Multilingual School?
On the Success Index (US), Yankee Ridge Multilingual School ranks higher (50.4 vs 27.8 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 Thomas Paine Elem School and Yankee Ridge Multilingual School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Urbana and Urbana in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Paine Elem School: 324. Yankee Ridge Multilingual School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Paine Elem School and Yankee Ridge Multilingual School rank in Illinois?
Thomas Paine Elem School is 1540th of 2,303 and Yankee Ridge Multilingual School is 825th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).