Cotton Creek School vs Robert Crown School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotton Creek School
Island Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Robert Crown School
Wauconda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
776 students
| Measure | Cotton Creek School Island Lake, Illinois | Robert Crown School Wauconda, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 2,303 | #664 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25079 of 50,301 | #21614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 580 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| city | Island Lake | Wauconda |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Crown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 50.1).
- •Robert Crown School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Cotton Creek School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Robert Crown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 36.4%).
- •Robert Crown School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •Robert Crown School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 580.
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 Cotton Creek School better than Robert Crown School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Crown School ranks higher (55.1 vs 50.1 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 Cotton Creek School and Robert Crown School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Island Lake and Wauconda in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotton Creek School: 580. Robert Crown School: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotton Creek School and Robert Crown School rank in Illinois?
Cotton Creek School is 834th of 2,303 and Robert Crown School is 664th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).