Carolyn Wenz Elem School vs Crestwood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 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
Crestwood Elem School
Paris · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
| Measure | Carolyn Wenz Elem School Paris, Illinois | Crestwood Elem School Paris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 2,303 | #858 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37197 of 50,301 | #25741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 258 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Paris | Paris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 32.0).
- •Crestwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Crestwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Crestwood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 69%).
- •Crestwood Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Crestwood Elem School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 258.
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 Crestwood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Crestwood Elem School ranks higher (49.1 vs 32.0 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 Carolyn Wenz Elem School and Crestwood Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Paris and Paris in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School: 258. Crestwood Elem School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn Wenz Elem School and Crestwood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School is 1399th of 2,303 and Crestwood Elem School is 858th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).