Dirksen Elem School vs Westfield Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 44 km 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
Westfield Community School
Algonquin · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,287 students
| Measure | Dirksen Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Westfield Community School Algonquin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 2,303 | #657 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29052 of 50,301 | #21484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,263 | 1,287 |
| Enrollment | 1,263 | 1,287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Chicago | Algonquin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westfield Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 44.3).
- •Dirksen Elem School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Dirksen Elem School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Westfield Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 75.9%).
- •Westfield Community School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
- •Westfield Community School is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 1,263.
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 Westfield Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Westfield Community School ranks higher (55.3 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 Westfield Community School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Algonquin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Elem School: 1,263. Westfield Community School: 1,287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Elem School and Westfield Community School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Elem School is 987th of 2,303 and Westfield Community School is 657th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).