Creekside Elementary School vs Lakewood Falls Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 390 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Lakewood Falls Elem School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois | Lakewood Falls Elem School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1023 of 2,303 | #1120 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29797 of 50,301 | #32344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 39.4).
- •Lakewood Falls Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Creekside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Creekside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 51.2%).
- •Creekside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Lakewood Falls Elem School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 472.
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 Creekside Elementary School better than Lakewood Falls Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Elementary School ranks higher (43.2 vs 39.4 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 Creekside Elementary School and Lakewood Falls Elem School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary School: 472. Lakewood Falls Elem School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary School and Lakewood Falls Elem School rank in Illinois?
Creekside Elementary School is 1023rd of 2,303 and Lakewood Falls Elem School is 1120th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).