Fairmont School vs Forest Park Individual Ed School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students
Forest Park Individual Ed School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Fairmont School Lockport, Illinois | Forest Park Individual Ed School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1927 of 2,303 | #1990 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45514 of 50,301 | #46474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Lockport | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmont School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 17.2).
- •Forest Park Individual Ed School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Forest Park Individual Ed School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Fairmont School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 100%).
- •Fairmont School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 18.8).
- •Fairmont School is the larger school with 300 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 Fairmont School better than Forest Park Individual Ed School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmont School ranks higher (18.9 vs 17.2 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 Fairmont School and Forest Park Individual Ed School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont School: 300. Forest Park Individual Ed School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont School and Forest Park Individual Ed School rank in Illinois?
Fairmont School is 1927th of 2,303 and Forest Park Individual Ed School is 1990th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).