Blackhawk Primary Center vs Woodlawn Elem Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhawk Primary Center
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–3
167 students
Woodlawn Elem Community School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
167 students
| Measure | Blackhawk Primary Center Park Forest, Illinois | Woodlawn Elem Community School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 2,303 | #1558 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36091 of 50,301 | #40299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 167 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Park Forest | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 27.2).
- •Blackhawk Primary Center does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Blackhawk Primary Center does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Blackhawk Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 89.2%).
- •Woodlawn Elem Community School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
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 Blackhawk Primary Center better than Woodlawn Elem Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk Primary Center ranks higher (33.7 vs 27.2 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 Blackhawk Primary Center and Woodlawn Elem Community School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhawk Primary Center: 167. Woodlawn Elem Community School: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhawk Primary Center and Woodlawn Elem Community School rank in Illinois?
Blackhawk Primary Center is 1323rd of 2,303 and Woodlawn Elem Community School is 1558th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).