Emerson Elem School vs Garfield Elem 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
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Garfield Elem School
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem School Maywood, Illinois | Garfield Elem School Maywood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1689 of 2,303 | #1656 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42229 of 50,301 | #41822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 364 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| city | Maywood | Maywood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.1 vs 24.8).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 60.6%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •Garfield Elem School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 364.
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 Garfield Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emerson Elem School and Garfield Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Maywood and Maywood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem School: 364. Garfield Elem School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem School and Garfield Elem School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School is 1689th of 2,303 and Garfield Elem School is 1656th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).