Columbus West Elementary School vs Drexel Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus West Elementary School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
534 students
Drexel Elem School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
| Measure | Columbus West Elementary School Cicero, Illinois | Drexel Elem School Cicero, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2046 of 2,303 | #1794 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47049 of 50,301 | #43893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 534 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 15% |
| city | Cicero | Cicero |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drexel Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 16.1).
- •Drexel Elem School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Drexel Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 90.4%).
- •Columbus West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Columbus West Elementary School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 396.
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 West Elementary School better than Drexel Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Drexel Elem School ranks higher (21.5 vs 16.1 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 West Elementary School and Drexel Elem School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Cicero in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus West Elementary School: 534. Drexel Elem School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus West Elementary School and Drexel Elem School rank in Illinois?
Columbus West Elementary School is 2046th of 2,303 and Drexel Elem School is 1794th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).