Faraday Elem School vs United Elem Sch - West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 274 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Faraday Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
178 students
United Elem Sch - West
Monmouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
179 students
| Measure | Faraday Elem School Chicago, Illinois | United Elem Sch - West Monmouth, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2104 of 2,303 | #1322 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47630 of 50,301 | #36081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 178 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Chicago | Monmouth |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •United Elem Sch - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 15.0).
- •United Elem Sch - West does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •United Elem Sch - West does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •United Elem Sch - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 98.3%).
- •Faraday Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.2).
- •United Elem Sch - West is the larger school with 179 students compared with 178.
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 Faraday Elem School better than United Elem Sch - West?
On the Success Index (US), United Elem Sch - West ranks higher (33.8 vs 15.0 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 Faraday Elem School and United Elem Sch - West?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Monmouth in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Faraday Elem School: 178. United Elem Sch - West: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Faraday Elem School and United Elem Sch - West rank in Illinois?
Faraday Elem School is 2104th of 2,303 and United Elem Sch - West is 1322nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).