Central Road Elem School vs Willow Bend Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 776 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Road Elem School
Rolling Meadows · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
Willow Bend Elem School
Rolling Meadows · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
| Measure | Central Road Elem School Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Willow Bend Elem School Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 2,303 | #380 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #19105 of 50,301 | #13939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 620 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| city | Rolling Meadows | Rolling Meadows |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Bend Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 58.6).
- •Willow Bend Elem School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Willow Bend Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Central Road Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 49.9%).
- •Willow Bend Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.7).
- •Central Road Elem School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 519.
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 Road Elem School better than Willow Bend Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Bend Elem School ranks higher (66.3 vs 58.6 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 Road Elem School and Willow Bend Elem School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Rolling Meadows and Rolling Meadows in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Road Elem School: 620. Willow Bend Elem School: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Road Elem School and Willow Bend Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Road Elem School is 558th of 2,303 and Willow Bend Elem School is 380th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).