Donald C Parker Early Educ Center vs Olson Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
571 students
Olson Park Elem School
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
294 students
| Measure | Donald C Parker Early Educ Center Machesney Park, Illinois | Olson Park Elem School Machesney Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #915 of 2,303 | #924 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #27283 of 50,301 | #27497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 571 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Machesney Park | Machesney Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.8 vs 46.6).
- •Olson Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 70.2%).
- •Donald C Parker Early Educ Center does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.5).
- •Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is the larger school with 571 students compared with 294.
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 Donald C Parker Early Educ Center better than Olson Park Elem School?
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 Donald C Parker Early Educ Center and Olson Park Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Machesney Park and Machesney Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center: 571. Olson Park Elem School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald C Parker Early Educ Center and Olson Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is 915th of 2,303 and Olson Park Elem School is 924th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).