Disney Elem Magnet School vs Woodland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Disney Elem Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,384 students
Woodland Elementary
Gages Lake · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
1,386 students
| Measure | Disney Elem Magnet School Chicago, Illinois | Woodland Elementary Gages Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #718 of 2,303 | #636 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22765 of 50,301 | #20938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 1,384 | 1,386 |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 1,386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| city | Chicago | Gages Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 53.4).
- •Disney Elem Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Woodland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 62.6%).
- •Woodland Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.7).
- •Woodland Elementary is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 1,384.
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 Disney Elem Magnet School better than Woodland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Woodland Elementary ranks higher (56.1 vs 53.4 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 Disney Elem Magnet School and Woodland Elementary?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Gages Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Disney Elem Magnet School: 1,384. Woodland Elementary: 1,386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Disney Elem Magnet School and Woodland Elementary rank in Illinois?
Disney Elem Magnet School is 718th of 2,303 and Woodland Elementary is 636th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).