Dr Howard Elem School vs Helen Keller Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Howard Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Helen Keller Elem School
Tinley Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Dr Howard Elem School Champaign, Illinois | Helen Keller Elem School Tinley Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1087 of 2,303 | #606 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #31443 of 50,301 | #20328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 426 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Champaign | Tinley Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Keller Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 40.7).
- •Helen Keller Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Helen Keller Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Helen Keller Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
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 Howard Elem School better than Helen Keller Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Keller Elem School ranks higher (56.9 vs 40.7 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 Howard Elem School and Helen Keller Elem School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Champaign and Tinley Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Howard Elem School: 426. Helen Keller Elem School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Howard Elem School and Helen Keller Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dr Howard Elem School is 1087th of 2,303 and Helen Keller Elem School is 606th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).