Elmwood Elem School vs West Elementary School
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
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
336 students
West Elementary School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
339 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elem School Zion, Illinois | West Elementary School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2112 of 2,303 | #1830 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47685 of 50,301 | #44432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 336 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 9% |
| city | Zion | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 14.9).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Elmwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 87.5%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.0).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 339 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 West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (20.7 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 West Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Zion and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elem School: 336. West Elementary School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elem School and West Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Elmwood Elem School is 2112th of 2,303 and West Elementary School is 1830th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).