Briar Glen Elem School vs Whittier Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Glen Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Whittier Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Briar Glen Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 2,303 | #419 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15092 of 50,301 | #15081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 523 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.5 vs 64.6).
- •Briar Glen Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Briar Glen Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 28.5%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.4).
- •Briar Glen Elem School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 433.
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 Briar Glen Elem School better than Whittier Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Briar Glen Elem School and Whittier Elem School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briar Glen Elem School: 523. Whittier Elem School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briar Glen Elem School and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Briar Glen Elem School is 420th of 2,303 and Whittier Elem School is 419th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).