Drummond Elem School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drummond Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
339 students
West Elementary School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
339 students
| Measure | Drummond Elem School Chicago, Illinois | West Elementary School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 2,303 | #1830 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14783 of 50,301 | #44432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 339 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drummond Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 20.7).
- •Drummond Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 9%).
- •Drummond Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Drummond Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 84.4%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
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 Drummond Elem School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Drummond Elem School ranks higher (65.0 vs 20.7 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 Drummond Elem School and West Elementary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drummond Elem School: 339. West Elementary School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drummond Elem School and West Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Drummond Elem School is 409th of 2,303 and West Elementary School is 1830th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).