Fairview Elem School vs Normal Community West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Normal Community West High School
Normal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,590 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem School Normal, Illinois | Normal Community West High School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 2,303 | #203 of 691 |
| National rank | #27605 of 50,301 | #9646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 1,590 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 1,590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 45.2).
- •Fairview Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Fairview Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Normal Community West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 54.6%).
- •Normal Community West High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.5).
- •Normal Community West High School is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 280.
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 Fairview Elem School better than Normal Community West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elem School ranks higher (46.4 vs 45.2 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 Fairview Elem School and Normal Community West High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem School: 280. Normal Community West High School: 1,590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem School and Normal Community West High School rank in Illinois?
Fairview Elem School is 926th of 2,303 and Normal Community West High School is 203rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).