Dewey Elem School vs Kingsley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewey Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
Kingsley Elementary School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Dewey Elem School Evanston, Illinois | Kingsley Elementary School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 2,303 | #173 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10642 of 50,301 | #7132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 321 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| city | Evanston | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 70.9).
- •Kingsley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Kingsley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Dewey Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 30.8%).
- •Dewey Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Kingsley Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 321.
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 Dewey Elem School better than Kingsley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsley Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 70.9 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 Dewey Elem School and Kingsley Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Evanston and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey Elem School: 321. Kingsley Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey Elem School and Kingsley Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Dewey Elem School is 264th of 2,303 and Kingsley Elementary School is 173rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).