Dr Donald Wharton Elem School vs Walsh Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
Walsh Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
182 students
| Measure | Dr Donald Wharton Elem School Summit, Illinois | Walsh Elem School Summit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1782 of 2,303 | #1918 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43778 of 50,301 | #45423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 114 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Summit | Summit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 19.1).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Walsh Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.2%).
- •Walsh Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 8.8).
- •Walsh Elem School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 114.
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 Dr Donald Wharton Elem School better than Walsh Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Donald Wharton Elem School ranks higher (21.7 vs 19.1 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 Dr Donald Wharton Elem School and Walsh Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Summit and Summit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School: 114. Walsh Elem School: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Donald Wharton Elem School and Walsh Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is 1782nd of 2,303 and Walsh Elem School is 1918th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).