Algonquin Primary Center vs Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 584 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Primary Center
Park Forest · Public other · Grades PK–PK
127 students
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Chicago Heights · Public middle · Grades 4–6
367 students
| Measure | Algonquin Primary Center Park Forest, Illinois | Barack Obama Sch of Ldership Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #590 of 670 |
| National rank | – | #13629 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 127 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | Park Forest | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Algonquin Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 80.7%).
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 25.4).
- •Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is the larger school with 367 students compared with 127.
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 Algonquin Primary Center better than Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Algonquin Primary Center and Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
About 584 m in a straight line, between Park Forest and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algonquin Primary Center: 127. Barack Obama Sch of Ldership: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algonquin Primary Center and Barack Obama Sch of Ldership rank in Illinois?
Algonquin Primary Center is unranked and Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is 590th of 670 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).