Elmwood Elem School vs Locke J Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
Locke J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,089 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elem School Elmwood Park, Illinois | Locke J Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1000 of 2,303 | #1885 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29320 of 50,301 | #45106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 567 | 1,089 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 1,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 18% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 19.6).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 26%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 86.3%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •Locke J Elem School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 567.
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 Elmwood Elem School better than Locke J Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Elem School ranks higher (43.9 vs 19.6 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 Elmwood Elem School and Locke J Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elem School: 567. Locke J Elem School: 1,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elem School and Locke J Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elmwood Elem School is 1000th of 2,303 and Locke J Elem School is 1885th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).