Early Learning Center vs Whittier Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Learning Center
Waukegan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
221 students
Whittier Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Early Learning Center Waukegan, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1650 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #41741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 221 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Whittier Elem School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 221.
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 Whittier 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 Whittier Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Learning Center: 221. Whittier Elem School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Learning Center and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Early Learning Center is unranked and Whittier Elem School is 1650th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).