Country Trails Elem vs Hillcrest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Country Trails Elem
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
Hillcrest Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
| Measure | Country Trails Elem Elgin, Illinois | Hillcrest Elem School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 2,303 | #2037 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17914 of 50,301 | #46968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 751 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 14% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Country Trails Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 16.3).
- •Country Trails Elem does better on math proficiency (49% vs 14%).
- •Country Trails Elem does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 12%).
- •Country Trails Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 68%).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.1).
- •Country Trails Elem is the larger school with 751 students compared with 509.
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 Country Trails Elem better than Hillcrest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Country Trails Elem ranks higher (60.4 vs 16.3 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 Country Trails Elem and Hillcrest Elem School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Country Trails Elem: 751. Hillcrest Elem School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Country Trails Elem and Hillcrest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Country Trails Elem is 510th of 2,303 and Hillcrest Elem School is 2037th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).