Carman-Buckner Elem School vs Hillcrest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carman-Buckner Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Hillcrest Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
| Measure | Carman-Buckner Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Hillcrest Elem School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2117 of 2,303 | #2037 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47728 of 50,301 | #46968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 509 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 14% |
| city | Waukegan | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 14.8).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 82.3%).
- •Carman-Buckner Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
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 Carman-Buckner Elem School better than Hillcrest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elem School ranks higher (16.3 vs 14.8 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 Carman-Buckner Elem School and Hillcrest Elem School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carman-Buckner Elem School: 509. Hillcrest Elem School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carman-Buckner Elem School and Hillcrest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carman-Buckner Elem School is 2117th of 2,303 and Hillcrest Elem School is 2037th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).