Christopher Elem School vs Henry W Longfellow Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 473 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Elem School
Christopher · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
510 students
Henry W Longfellow Elem School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Christopher Elem School Christopher, Illinois | Henry W Longfellow Elem School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1408 of 2,303 | #200 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37401 of 50,301 | #8390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 510 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 69% |
| city | Christopher | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 31.7).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 18%).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Henry W Longfellow Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 60.6%).
- •Christopher Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
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 Christopher Elem School better than Henry W Longfellow Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry W Longfellow Elem School ranks higher (74.3 vs 31.7 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 Christopher Elem School and Henry W Longfellow Elem School?
About 473 km in a straight line, between Christopher and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Elem School: 510. Henry W Longfellow Elem School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Elem School and Henry W Longfellow Elem School rank in Illinois?
Christopher Elem School is 1408th of 2,303 and Henry W Longfellow Elem School is 200th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).