Fairmont School vs Taft Grade 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
Taft Grade School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students
| Measure | Fairmont School Lockport, Illinois | Taft Grade School Lockport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1927 of 2,303 | #1251 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45514 of 50,301 | #34845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 300 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 30% |
| city | Lockport | Lockport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 18.9).
- •Taft Grade School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7%).
- •Fairmont School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Taft Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 99%).
- •Fairmont School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.4).
- •Fairmont School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 272.
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 Taft Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Grade School ranks higher (35.7 vs 18.9 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 Taft Grade School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Lockport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont School: 300. Taft Grade School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont School and Taft Grade School rank in Illinois?
Fairmont School is 1927th of 2,303 and Taft Grade School is 1251st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).