Carolyn Wenz Elem School vs Creative Center for Children
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolyn Wenz Elem School
Paris · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
Creative Center for Children
Paris · Public other · Grades PK–PK
73 students
| Measure | Carolyn Wenz Elem School Paris, Illinois | Creative Center for Children Paris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1399 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #37197 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 258 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | – |
| city | Paris | Paris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolyn Wenz Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 91.8%).
- •Carolyn Wenz Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 24.3).
- •Carolyn Wenz Elem School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 73.
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 Carolyn Wenz Elem School better than Creative Center for Children?
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 Carolyn Wenz Elem School and Creative Center for Children?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Paris and Paris in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School: 258. Creative Center for Children: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn Wenz Elem School and Creative Center for Children rank in Illinois?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School is 1399th of 2,303 and Creative Center for Children is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).