Carolyn Wenz Elem School vs Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
Memorial Elementary School
Paris · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
293 students
| Measure | Carolyn Wenz Elem School Paris, Illinois | Memorial Elementary School Paris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 2,303 | #910 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37197 of 50,301 | #27099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 258 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | – |
| city | Paris | Paris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 32.0).
- •Carolyn Wenz Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 77.1%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 293 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 Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (47.1 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 Memorial Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Paris and Paris in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School: 258. Memorial Elementary School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn Wenz Elem School and Memorial Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Carolyn Wenz Elem School is 1399th of 2,303 and Memorial Elementary School is 910th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).