Elmwood Park High School vs Willard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Park High School
Elmwood Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,015 students
Willard Elem School
River Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
327 students
| Measure | Elmwood Park High School Elmwood Park, Illinois | Willard Elem School River Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #355 of 691 | #131 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12431 of 16,910 | #5759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,015 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Elmwood Park | River Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 34.0).
- •Willard Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Willard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Willard Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •Elmwood Park High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 327.
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 Park High School better than Willard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elem School ranks higher (78.7 vs 34.0 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 Park High School and Willard Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and River Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Park High School: 1,015. Willard Elem School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Park High School and Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Elmwood Park High School is 355th of 691 and Willard Elem School is 131st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).