Costello School vs Hollywood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costello School
Lyons · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students
Hollywood Elem School
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
114 students
| Measure | Costello School Lyons, Illinois | Hollywood Elem School Brookfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1342 of 2,303 | #138 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36364 of 50,301 | #5850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 228 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| city | Lyons | Brookfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollywood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 33.3).
- •Hollywood Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Hollywood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Hollywood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 74.1%).
- •Costello School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.4).
- •Costello School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 114.
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 Costello School better than Hollywood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hollywood Elem School ranks higher (78.5 vs 33.3 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 Costello School and Hollywood Elem School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lyons and Brookfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costello School: 228. Hollywood Elem School: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costello School and Hollywood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Costello School is 1342nd of 2,303 and Hollywood Elem School is 138th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).