Central School vs Reed Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.2 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
Reed Elem School
Homer Glen · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
291 students
| Measure | Central School Lemont, Illinois | Reed Elem School Homer Glen, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 2,303 | #210 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11064 of 50,301 | #8735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 591 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Lemont | Homer Glen |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reed Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 70.3).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 35.4%).
- •Reed Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.0).
- •Central School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 291.
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 Reed Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Reed Elem School ranks higher (73.8 vs 70.3 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 Reed Elem School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Lemont and Homer Glen in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 591. Reed Elem School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Reed Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central School is 281st of 2,303 and Reed Elem School is 210th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).