Emerson Elem School vs Piper School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Piper School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem School Berwyn, Illinois | Piper School Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1570 of 2,303 | #1424 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40515 of 50,301 | #37749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 260 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Berwyn | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 26.8).
- •Piper School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Piper School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 70.2%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Piper School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 260.
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 Emerson Elem School better than Piper School?
On the Success Index (US), Piper School ranks higher (31.2 vs 26.8 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 Emerson Elem School and Piper School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem School: 260. Piper School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem School and Piper School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School is 1570th of 2,303 and Piper School is 1424th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).