Costello School vs J W Robinson Jr Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 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
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
Lyons · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
| Measure | Costello School Lyons, Illinois | J W Robinson Jr Elem School Lyons, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1342 of 2,303 | #1599 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36364 of 50,301 | #41074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 228 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Lyons | Lyons |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costello School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 26.0).
- •Costello School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Costello School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 86.5%).
- •Costello School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.0).
- •J W Robinson Jr Elem School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 228.
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 J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Costello School ranks higher (33.3 vs 26.0 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 J W Robinson Jr Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lyons and Lyons in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costello School: 228. J W Robinson Jr Elem School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costello School and J W Robinson Jr Elem School rank in Illinois?
Costello School is 1342nd of 2,303 and J W Robinson Jr Elem School is 1599th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).