Budlong Elem School vs Robert Crown School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Budlong Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students
Robert Crown School
Wauconda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
776 students
| Measure | Budlong Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Robert Crown School Wauconda, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 2,303 | #664 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28773 of 50,301 | #21614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 776 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| city | Chicago | Wauconda |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Crown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 44.7).
- •Robert Crown School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Robert Crown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 54.8%).
- •Robert Crown School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
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 Budlong Elem School better than Robert Crown School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Crown School ranks higher (55.1 vs 44.7 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 Budlong Elem School and Robert Crown School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Wauconda in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Budlong Elem School: 776. Robert Crown School: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Budlong Elem School and Robert Crown School rank in Illinois?
Budlong Elem School is 980th of 2,303 and Robert Crown School is 664th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).