East Elementary School vs Elmwood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
275 students
Elmwood Elem School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
336 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Zion, Illinois | Elmwood Elem School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2232 of 2,303 | #2112 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49264 of 50,301 | #47685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 275 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Zion | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 10.7).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •East Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 87.5%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.6).
- •Elmwood Elem School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 275.
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 East Elementary School better than Elmwood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Elem School ranks higher (14.9 vs 10.7 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 East Elementary School and Elmwood Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Zion and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 275. Elmwood Elem School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Elmwood Elem School rank in Illinois?
East Elementary School is 2232nd of 2,303 and Elmwood Elem School is 2112th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).