Early Learning Center vs Mark Twain Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Learning Center
Des Plaines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
290 students
Mark Twain Elem School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
| Measure | Early Learning Center Des Plaines, Illinois | Mark Twain Elem School Niles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1176 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #33433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 290 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Des Plaines | Niles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.1).
- •Mark Twain Elem School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 290.
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 Early Learning Center better than Mark Twain Elem School?
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 Early Learning Center and Mark Twain Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Niles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Learning Center: 290. Mark Twain Elem School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Learning Center and Mark Twain Elem School rank in Illinois?
Early Learning Center is unranked and Mark Twain Elem School is 1176th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).