Cherokee Elem School vs Wayne Thomas Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elem School
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–4
343 students
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elem School Lake Forest, Illinois | Wayne Thomas Elem School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 2,303 | #792 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1813 of 50,301 | #24368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 343 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Lake Forest | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 51.2).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Cherokee Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.6).
- •Wayne Thomas Elem School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 343.
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 Cherokee Elem School better than Wayne Thomas Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elem School ranks higher (86.5 vs 51.2 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 Cherokee Elem School and Wayne Thomas Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elem School: 343. Wayne Thomas Elem School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elem School and Wayne Thomas Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cherokee Elem School is 35th of 2,303 and Wayne Thomas Elem School is 792nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).