Dryden Elem School vs The Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dryden Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
The Early Learning Center
Mt Prospect · Public other · Grades PK–PK
270 students
| Measure | Dryden Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois | The Early Learning Center Mt Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #485 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #17258 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 521 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Arlington Heights | Mt Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.3).
- •Dryden Elem School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 270.
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 Dryden Elem School better than The Early Learning Center?
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 Dryden Elem School and The Early Learning Center?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Mt Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Elem School: 521. The Early Learning Center: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Elem School and The Early Learning Center rank in Illinois?
Dryden Elem School is 485th of 2,303 and The Early Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).