Carolyn Wenz Elem School vs Crestwood Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Jr High School
Paris · Public middle · Grades 6–8
134 students
| Measure | Carolyn Wenz Elem School Paris, Illinois | Crestwood Jr High School Paris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 2,303 | #258 of 670 |
| National rank | #37197 of 50,301 | #7471 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 258 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Paris | Paris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestwood Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 32.0).
- •Crestwood Jr High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Crestwood Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Crestwood Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 69%).
- •Carolyn Wenz Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
- •Carolyn Wenz Elem School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 134.
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 Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crestwood Jr High School ranks higher (50.8 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 Jr High 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 Jr High School: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn Wenz Elem School and Crestwood Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School is 1399th of 2,303 and Crestwood Jr High School is 258th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).