Fairview South Elementary School vs Thomas Edison Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview South Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
718 students
Thomas Edison Elem School
Morton Grove · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
605 students
| Measure | Fairview South Elementary School Skokie, Illinois | Thomas Edison Elem School Morton Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 2,303 | #1139 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7949 of 50,301 | #32919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 718 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| city | Skokie | Morton Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 38.6).
- •Fairview South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Fairview South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 33%).
- •Fairview South Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 59.5%).
- •Fairview South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.2).
- •Fairview South Elementary School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 605.
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 South Elementary School better than Thomas Edison Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview South Elementary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 38.6 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 South Elementary School and Thomas Edison Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Morton Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview South Elementary School: 718. Thomas Edison Elem School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview South Elementary School and Thomas Edison Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fairview South Elementary School is 185th of 2,303 and Thomas Edison Elem School is 1139th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).