Dakota Elementary School vs Salt Creek Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 133 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
Salt Creek Elem School
Elk Grove Village · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Dakota Elementary School Dakota, Illinois | Salt Creek Elem School Elk Grove Village, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 2,303 | #1595 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25942 of 50,301 | #41025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 11% |
| city | Dakota | Elk Grove Village |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 26.1).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 11%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 63.4%).
- •Salt Creek Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
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 Salt Creek Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Elementary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 26.1 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 Salt Creek Elem School?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Dakota and Elk Grove Village in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Elementary School: 410. Salt Creek Elem School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Elementary School and Salt Creek Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dakota Elementary School is 865th of 2,303 and Salt Creek Elem School is 1595th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).