Ardmore Elem School vs Schafer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore Elem School
Villa Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Schafer Elem School
Lombard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Ardmore Elem School Villa Park, Illinois | Schafer Elem School Lombard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 2,303 | #1515 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11760 of 50,301 | #39487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 425 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| city | Villa Park | Lombard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ardmore Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 28.6).
- •Ardmore Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Ardmore Elem School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 14%).
- •Ardmore Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 62.4%).
- •Schafer Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.3).
- •Ardmore Elem School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 354.
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 Schafer Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ardmore Elem School ranks higher (69.3 vs 28.6 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 Schafer Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Villa Park and Lombard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore Elem School: 425. Schafer Elem School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore Elem School and Schafer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ardmore Elem School is 300th of 2,303 and Schafer Elem School is 1515th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).