Columbus East Elem School vs Goodwin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus East Elem School
Cicero · Public middle · Grades 4–6
411 students
Goodwin Elementary School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
502 students
| Measure | Columbus East Elem School Cicero, Illinois | Goodwin Elementary School Cicero, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 670 | #1828 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13786 of 15,369 | #44403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 411 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| city | Cicero | Cicero |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.9 vs 20.7).
- •Goodwin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 82.1%).
- •Goodwin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •Goodwin Elementary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 411.
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 Columbus East Elem School better than Goodwin Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbus East Elem School and Goodwin Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Cicero in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus East Elem School: 411. Goodwin Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus East Elem School and Goodwin Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Columbus East Elem School is 602nd of 670 and Goodwin Elementary School is 1828th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).