Cumberland Elem School vs Lions Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Lions Park Elem School
Mt Prospect · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
458 students
| Measure | Cumberland Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois | Lions Park Elem School Mt Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 2,303 | #521 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5468 of 50,301 | #18053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 279 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Des Plaines | Mt Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 60.2).
- •Cumberland Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Cumberland Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Cumberland Elem School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 13.1).
- •Lions Park Elem School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 279.
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 Cumberland Elem School better than Lions Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland Elem School ranks higher (79.1 vs 60.2 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 Cumberland Elem School and Lions Park Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Mt Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Elem School: 279. Lions Park Elem School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Elem School and Lions Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cumberland Elem School is 123rd of 2,303 and Lions Park Elem School is 521st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).