Emerson Elem School vs Madison Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
Madison Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Madison Elem School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 2,303 | #316 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7117 of 50,301 | #12209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 263 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 68.7).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 30.4%).
- •Emerson Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •Madison Elem School is the larger school with 360 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 Madison Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elem School ranks higher (76.3 vs 68.7 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 Madison Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem School: 263. Madison Elem School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem School and Madison Elem School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School is 172nd of 2,303 and Madison Elem School is 316th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).