Ardmore Elem School vs Emerson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore Elem School
Addison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students
Emerson Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Ardmore Elem School Addison, Illinois | Emerson Elem School Elmhurst, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1810 of 2,303 | #299 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44072 of 50,301 | #11649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 230 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Addison | Elmhurst |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 21.2).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 79.6%).
- •Ardmore Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Emerson Elem School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 230.
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 Ardmore Elem School better than Emerson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elem School ranks higher (69.5 vs 21.2 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 Ardmore Elem School and Emerson Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Addison and Elmhurst in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore Elem School: 230. Emerson Elem School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore Elem School and Emerson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ardmore Elem School is 1810th of 2,303 and Emerson Elem School is 299th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).