Fairmount Elem School vs Kingsley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
342 students
Kingsley Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students
| Measure | Fairmount Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois | Kingsley Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 2,303 | #773 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #20669 of 50,301 | #23838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 342 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Downers Grove | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 51.9).
- •Fairmount Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Fairmount Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Kingsley Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.0).
- •Kingsley Elem School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 342.
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 Fairmount Elem School better than Kingsley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount Elem School ranks higher (56.4 vs 51.9 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 Fairmount Elem School and Kingsley Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount Elem School: 342. Kingsley Elem School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount Elem School and Kingsley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fairmount Elem School is 621st of 2,303 and Kingsley Elem School is 773rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).