Dakota Elementary School vs Orangeville Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 13 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
Orangeville Elem School
Orangeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
155 students
| Measure | Dakota Elementary School Dakota, Illinois | Orangeville Elem School Orangeville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 2,303 | #807 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25942 of 50,301 | #24626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Dakota | Orangeville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orangeville Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 48.8).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Orangeville Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 36.1%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Dakota Elementary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 155.
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 Orangeville Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Orangeville Elem School ranks higher (50.8 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 Orangeville Elem School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Dakota and Orangeville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Elementary School: 410. Orangeville Elem School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Elementary School and Orangeville Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dakota Elementary School is 865th of 2,303 and Orangeville Elem School is 807th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).