Deer Path Elem School vs Forest Road Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Path Elem School
Cary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Forest Road Elem School
La Grange Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
452 students
| Measure | Deer Path Elem School Cary, Illinois | Forest Road Elem School La Grange Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #573 of 2,303 | #252 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #19582 of 50,301 | #10187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 452 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| city | Cary | La Grange Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Road Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 58.0).
- •Forest Road Elem School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Forest Road Elem School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Deer Path Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 27.9%).
- •Forest Road Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.6).
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 Deer Path Elem School better than Forest Road Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Road Elem School ranks higher (71.6 vs 58.0 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 Deer Path Elem School and Forest Road Elem School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Cary and La Grange Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Path Elem School: 452. Forest Road Elem School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Path Elem School and Forest Road Elem School rank in Illinois?
Deer Path Elem School is 573rd of 2,303 and Forest Road Elem School is 252nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).