Drake Elem School vs Prospect Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
302 students
Prospect Elem School
Clarendon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
| Measure | Drake Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Prospect Elem School Clarendon Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2126 of 2,303 | #9 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47858 of 50,301 | #651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 302 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 80% |
| city | Chicago | Clarendon Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 14.5).
- •Prospect Elem School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 7.5%).
- •Prospect Elem School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 12%).
- •Prospect Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
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 Drake Elem School better than Prospect Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Elem School ranks higher (90.7 vs 14.5 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 Drake Elem School and Prospect Elem School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Clarendon Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Elem School: 302. Prospect Elem School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Elem School and Prospect Elem School rank in Illinois?
Drake Elem School is 2126th of 2,303 and Prospect Elem School is 9th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).