Elmwood Elem School vs Sayre Elem Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 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
Sayre Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
377 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elem School Elmwood Park, Illinois | Sayre Elem Language Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1000 of 2,303 | #1410 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29320 of 50,301 | #37446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 567 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 20% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 31.7).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 20%).
- •Sayre Elem Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 57.8%).
- •Sayre Elem Language Academy does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.2).
- •Elmwood Elem School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 377.
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 Sayre Elem Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Elem School ranks higher (43.9 vs 31.7 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 Sayre Elem Language Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elem School: 567. Sayre Elem Language Academy: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elem School and Sayre Elem Language Academy rank in Illinois?
Elmwood Elem School is 1000th of 2,303 and Sayre Elem Language Academy is 1410th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).