Dirksen Elem School vs Pennoyer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 341 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirksen Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,263 students
Pennoyer Elem School
Norridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
419 students
| Measure | Dirksen Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Pennoyer Elem School Norridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 2,303 | #646 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29052 of 50,301 | #21186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,263 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 1,263 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 43% |
| city | Chicago | Norridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennoyer Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 44.3).
- •Dirksen Elem School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Dirksen Elem School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Pennoyer Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 75.9%).
- •Pennoyer Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.8).
- •Dirksen Elem School is the larger school with 1,263 students compared with 419.
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 Dirksen Elem School better than Pennoyer Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Pennoyer Elem School ranks higher (55.7 vs 44.3 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 Dirksen Elem School and Pennoyer Elem School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Norridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Elem School: 1,263. Pennoyer Elem School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Elem School and Pennoyer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Elem School is 987th of 2,303 and Pennoyer Elem School is 646th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).