21st Century Primary Center vs Valmeyer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 416 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
21st Century Primary Center
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–3
152 students
Valmeyer Elementary School
Valmeyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
152 students
| Measure | 21st Century Primary Center Park Forest, Illinois | Valmeyer Elementary School Valmeyer, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1759 of 2,303 | #945 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43424 of 50,301 | #28072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 152 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 37% |
| city | Park Forest | Valmeyer |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valmeyer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 22.2).
- •Valmeyer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Valmeyer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Valmeyer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 79.6%).
- •21st Century Primary Center does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.7).
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 21st Century Primary Center better than Valmeyer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valmeyer Elementary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 22.2 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 21st Century Primary Center and Valmeyer Elementary School?
About 416 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Valmeyer in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
21st Century Primary Center: 152. Valmeyer Elementary School: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 21st Century Primary Center and Valmeyer Elementary School rank in Illinois?
21st Century Primary Center is 1759th of 2,303 and Valmeyer Elementary School is 945th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).