Elgin High School vs Lords Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,576 students
Lords Park Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
655 students
| Measure | Elgin High School Elgin, Illinois | Lords Park Elem School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 691 | #1973 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14957 of 16,910 | #46180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,576 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 2,576 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elgin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 17.8).
- •Elgin High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Elgin High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Elgin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 71.3%).
- •Lords Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Elgin High School is the larger school with 2,576 students compared with 655.
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 Elgin High School better than Lords Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Elgin High School ranks higher (21.9 vs 17.8 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 Elgin High School and Lords Park Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elgin High School: 2,576. Lords Park Elem School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elgin High School and Lords Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elgin High School is 529th of 691 and Lords Park Elem School is 1973rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).