AlWood Elem School vs Donovan Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AlWood Elem School
Alpha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
Donovan Elem School
Donovan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
| Measure | AlWood Elem School Alpha, Illinois | Donovan Elem School Donovan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1155 of 2,303 | #982 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33193 of 50,301 | #28984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 172 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Alpha | Donovan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donovan Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 38.1).
- •Donovan Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Donovan Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •AlWood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 59.9%).
- •AlWood Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.3).
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 AlWood Elem School better than Donovan Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Donovan Elem School ranks higher (44.4 vs 38.1 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 AlWood Elem School and Donovan Elem School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Alpha and Donovan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AlWood Elem School: 172. Donovan Elem School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AlWood Elem School and Donovan Elem School rank in Illinois?
AlWood Elem School is 1155th of 2,303 and Donovan Elem School is 982nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).