Diekman Elem School vs School of Fine Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diekman Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
School of Fine Arts
Calumet City · Public middle · Grades 7–7
224 students
| Measure | Diekman Elem School Dolton, Illinois | School of Fine Arts Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2295 of 2,303 | #667 of 670 |
| National rank | #50054 of 50,301 | #15296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–7 |
| Students | 227 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Dolton | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (6.7 vs 6.2).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •School of Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.1%).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.4).
- •Diekman Elem School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 224.
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 Diekman Elem School better than School of Fine Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Diekman Elem School and School of Fine Arts?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dolton and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diekman Elem School: 227. School of Fine Arts: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diekman Elem School and School of Fine Arts rank in Illinois?
Diekman Elem School is 2295th of 2,303 and School of Fine Arts is 667th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).