Eugene Field Elem School vs Ray Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eugene Field Elem School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
Ray Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
613 students
| Measure | Eugene Field Elem School Wheeling, Illinois | Ray Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2034 of 2,303 | #1360 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46908 of 50,301 | #36622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 613 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Wheeling | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 16.4).
- •Ray Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Ray Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Ray Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 75%).
- •Ray Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
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 Eugene Field Elem School better than Ray Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ray Elem School ranks higher (33.0 vs 16.4 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 Eugene Field Elem School and Ray Elem School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Wheeling and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eugene Field Elem School: 613. Ray Elem School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eugene Field Elem School and Ray Elem School rank in Illinois?
Eugene Field Elem School is 2034th of 2,303 and Ray Elem School is 1360th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).