Early Learning Center vs Pioneer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Illinois, United States, 36 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
Pioneer Elem School
West Chicago · Public other · Grades PK–PK
292 students
| Measure | Early Learning Center Des Plaines, Illinois | Pioneer Elem School West Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 290 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Des Plaines | West Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.1).
- •Pioneer Elem School is the larger school with 292 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 Pioneer 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 Pioneer Elem School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and West Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Learning Center: 290. Pioneer Elem School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Learning Center and Pioneer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Early Learning Center is unranked and Pioneer Elem School is unranked among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).