Dakota Elementary School vs Elizabeth Ide Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Elementary School
Dakota · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
410 students
| Measure | Dakota Elementary School Dakota, Illinois | Elizabeth Ide Elem School Darien, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #865 of 2,303 | #323 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25942 of 50,301 | #12419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Dakota | Darien |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Ide Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 48.8).
- •Elizabeth Ide Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 35.6%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.1).
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 Dakota Elementary School better than Elizabeth Ide Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Ide Elem School ranks higher (68.4 vs 48.8 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 Dakota Elementary School and Elizabeth Ide Elem School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Dakota and Darien in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Elementary School: 410. Elizabeth Ide Elem School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Elementary School and Elizabeth Ide Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dakota Elementary School is 865th of 2,303 and Elizabeth Ide Elem School is 323rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).