Dundee Highlands Elem School vs Lakewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dundee Highlands Elem School
West Dundee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Lakewood School
Carpentersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | Dundee Highlands Elem School West Dundee, Illinois | Lakewood School Carpentersville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #746 of 2,303 | #2164 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23468 of 50,301 | #48343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 16% |
| city | West Dundee | Carpentersville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 13.4).
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 16%).
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 86.9%).
- •Dundee Highlands Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.9).
- •Lakewood School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 396.
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 Dundee Highlands Elem School better than Lakewood School?
On the Success Index (US), Dundee Highlands Elem School ranks higher (52.4 vs 13.4 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 Dundee Highlands Elem School and Lakewood School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between West Dundee and Carpentersville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dundee Highlands Elem School: 396. Lakewood School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dundee Highlands Elem School and Lakewood School rank in Illinois?
Dundee Highlands Elem School is 746th of 2,303 and Lakewood School is 2164th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).