Emerson Elem School vs Jefferson Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Wheaton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
302 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Jefferson Early Childhood Center Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #172 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #7117 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 263 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.9).
- •Jefferson Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 302 students compared with 263.
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 Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
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 Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem School: 263. Jefferson Early Childhood Center: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem School and Jefferson Early Childhood Center rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School is 172nd of 2,303 and Jefferson Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).