Edison Elementary School vs Lee R Foster Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 275 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
397 students
Lee R Foster Elem School
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
397 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary School Macomb, Illinois | Lee R Foster Elem School Oak Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1298 of 2,303 | #970 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35696 of 50,301 | #28477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| city | Macomb | Oak Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee R Foster Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 34.3).
- •Lee R Foster Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Lee R Foster Elem School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Lee R Foster Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 64%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
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 Elementary School better than Lee R Foster Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lee R Foster Elem School ranks higher (45.2 vs 34.3 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 Elementary School and Lee R Foster Elem School?
About 275 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Oak Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary School: 397. Lee R Foster Elem School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary School and Lee R Foster Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edison Elementary School is 1298th of 2,303 and Lee R Foster Elem School is 970th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).