Edison Elem School vs Howe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Howe Elementary School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
| Measure | Edison Elem School Elmhurst, Illinois | Howe Elementary School Beach Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 2,303 | #1875 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5412 of 50,301 | #44966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 318 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.1% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 12% |
| city | Elmhurst | Beach Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 19.8).
- •Edison Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Edison Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 11%).
- •Edison Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 75.5%).
- •Edison Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
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 Edison Elem School better than Howe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elem School ranks higher (79.2 vs 19.8 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 Edison Elem School and Howe Elementary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Elmhurst and Beach Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elem School: 318. Howe Elementary School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elem School and Howe Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Edison Elem School is 122nd of 2,303 and Howe Elementary School is 1875th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).