Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs Country Trails Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Pingree Grove · Charter other · Grades K–12
642 students
Country Trails Elem
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
| Measure | Cambridge Lakes Charter School Pingree Grove, Illinois | Country Trails Elem Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #510 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #17914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 642 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 49% |
| city | Pingree Grove | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Country Trails Elem does better on math proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Country Trails Elem does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 17.6%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Country Trails Elem is the larger school with 751 students compared with 642.
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a charter school while Country Trails Elem is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cambridge Lakes Charter School better than Country Trails Elem?
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 Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Country Trails Elem?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Pingree Grove and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School: 642. Country Trails Elem: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Country Trails Elem rank in Illinois?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is unranked and Country Trails Elem is 510th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).