Central School vs Lakewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Lemont · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
591 students
Lakewood School
Carpentersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | Central School Lemont, Illinois | Lakewood School Carpentersville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 2,303 | #2164 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11064 of 50,301 | #48343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 14% |
| Math proficiency | – | 16% |
| city | Lemont | Carpentersville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 13.4).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 86.9%).
- •Lakewood School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Central School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 590.
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 School better than Lakewood School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (70.3 vs 13.4 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 School and Lakewood School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Lemont and Carpentersville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 591. Lakewood School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Lakewood School rank in Illinois?
Central School is 281st of 2,303 and Lakewood School is 2164th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).