Central Elem School vs Farmingdale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 306 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students
Farmingdale Elem School
Pleasant Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
485 students
| Measure | Central Elem School Wilmette, Illinois | Farmingdale Elem School Pleasant Plains, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 2,303 | #732 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4189 of 50,301 | #23025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 3.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 42% |
| city | Wilmette | Pleasant Plains |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 53.0).
- •Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Central Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
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 Central Elem School better than Farmingdale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem School ranks higher (81.4 vs 53.0 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 Central Elem School and Farmingdale Elem School?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Wilmette and Pleasant Plains in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem School: 485. Farmingdale Elem School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem School and Farmingdale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School is 88th of 2,303 and Farmingdale Elem School is 732nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).