Elizabeth Ide Elem School vs Prairieview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
410 students
Prairieview Elementary School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
380 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Ide Elem School Darien, Illinois | Prairieview Elementary School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #323 of 2,303 | #318 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12419 of 50,301 | #12295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 410 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Darien | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.4 vs 68.6).
- •Elizabeth Ide Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 18.2%).
- •Prairieview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.1).
- •Elizabeth Ide Elem School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 380.
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 Elizabeth Ide Elem School better than Prairieview Elementary 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 Elizabeth Ide Elem School and Prairieview Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Darien and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Ide Elem School: 410. Prairieview Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Ide Elem School and Prairieview Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Elizabeth Ide Elem School is 323rd of 2,303 and Prairieview Elementary School is 318th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).