Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch vs Thomas Metcalf School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
Thomas Metcalf School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
| Measure | Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois | Thomas Metcalf School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1910 of 2,303 | #18 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45333 of 50,301 | #1047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 459 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| city | Chicago | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Metcalf School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 19.2).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 14%).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 89.8%).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.1).
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 Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch better than Thomas Metcalf School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Metcalf School ranks higher (88.9 vs 19.2 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 Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch and Thomas Metcalf School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch: 459. Thomas Metcalf School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch and Thomas Metcalf School rank in Illinois?
Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch is 1910th of 2,303 and Thomas Metcalf School is 18th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).