Columbus East Elem School vs Woodrow Wilson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades K–6
622 students
| Measure | Columbus East Elem School Cicero, Illinois | Woodrow Wilson Elem School Cicero, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 670 | #2200 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13786 of 15,369 | #48784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 411 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| city | Cicero | Cicero |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus East Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 12.3).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 86.2%).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
- •Woodrow Wilson Elem School is the larger school with 622 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 Woodrow Wilson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus East Elem School ranks higher (19.9 vs 12.3 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 Columbus East Elem School and Woodrow Wilson Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Cicero in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus East Elem School: 411. Woodrow Wilson Elem School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus East Elem School and Woodrow Wilson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Columbus East Elem School is 602nd of 670 and Woodrow Wilson Elem School is 2200th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).