Emerson Elem School vs Longfellow Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 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
Longfellow Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Longfellow Elem School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #172 of 2,303 | #72 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7117 of 50,301 | #3528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 263 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 76.3).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 30.4%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.1).
- •Longfellow Elem School is the larger school with 318 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 Longfellow Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elem School ranks higher (82.7 vs 76.3 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 Longfellow Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem School: 263. Longfellow Elem School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem School and Longfellow Elem School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School is 172nd of 2,303 and Longfellow Elem School is 72nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).