Ernest F Kolb Elem School vs Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 556 m 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
Simmons Middle School
Oak Lawn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Ernest F Kolb Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois | Simmons Middle School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1230 of 2,303 | #490 of 670 |
| National rank | #34439 of 50,301 | #11933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| 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 30.0).
- •Ernest F Kolb Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Ernest F Kolb Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Simmons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 71.9%).
- •Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Simmons Middle School is the larger school with 725 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 Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest F Kolb Elem School ranks higher (36.3 vs 30.0 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 Simmons Middle School?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest F Kolb Elem School: 399. Simmons Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest F Kolb Elem School and Simmons Middle School rank in Illinois?
Ernest F Kolb Elem School is 1230th of 2,303 and Simmons Middle School is 490th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).