Ernest F Kolb Elem School vs Oak Lawn Comm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest F Kolb Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
Oak Lawn Comm High School
Oak Lawn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,867 students
| Measure | Ernest F Kolb Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois | Oak Lawn Comm High School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1230 of 2,303 | #494 of 691 |
| National rank | #34439 of 50,301 | #14263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 1,867 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 1,867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest F Kolb Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 25.6).
- •Ernest F Kolb Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Ernest F Kolb Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Oak Lawn Comm High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 71.9%).
- •Ernest F Kolb Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.1).
- •Oak Lawn Comm High School is the larger school with 1,867 students compared with 399.
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 Ernest F Kolb Elem School better than Oak Lawn Comm High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest F Kolb Elem School ranks higher (36.3 vs 25.6 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 Ernest F Kolb Elem School and Oak Lawn Comm High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest F Kolb Elem School: 399. Oak Lawn Comm High School: 1,867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest F Kolb Elem School and Oak Lawn Comm High School rank in Illinois?
Ernest F Kolb Elem School is 1230th of 2,303 and Oak Lawn Comm High School is 494th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).