Elmwood Elem School vs Kenneth Murphy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elem School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
336 students
Kenneth Murphy School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elem School Zion, Illinois | Kenneth Murphy School Beach Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2112 of 2,303 | #1672 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47685 of 50,301 | #41997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 336 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Zion | Beach Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenneth Murphy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 14.9).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Kenneth Murphy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 87.5%).
- •Kenneth Murphy School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.0).
- •Kenneth Murphy School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 336.
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 Kenneth Murphy School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenneth Murphy School ranks higher (24.5 vs 14.9 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 Kenneth Murphy School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Zion and Beach Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elem School: 336. Kenneth Murphy School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elem School and Kenneth Murphy School rank in Illinois?
Elmwood Elem School is 2112th of 2,303 and Kenneth Murphy School is 1672nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).