Cornell Elem School vs Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornell Elem School
Cornell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
114 students
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
| Measure | Cornell Elem School Cornell, Illinois | Dr Donald Wharton Elem School Summit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1297 of 2,303 | #1782 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35688 of 50,301 | #43778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 114 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Cornell | Summit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornell Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 21.7).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Cornell Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 98.2%).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.4).
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 Cornell Elem School better than Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cornell Elem School ranks higher (34.3 vs 21.7 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 Cornell Elem School and Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Cornell and Summit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornell Elem School: 114. Dr Donald Wharton Elem School: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornell Elem School and Dr Donald Wharton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cornell Elem School is 1297th of 2,303 and Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is 1782nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).