Farnsworth Elem School vs Lake in the Hills Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students
Lake in the Hills Elem School
Lk In The Hls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Lake in the Hills Elem School Lk In The Hls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 2,303 | #1060 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26022 of 50,301 | #30567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 502 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Chicago | Lk In The Hls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farnsworth Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 42.1).
- •Lake in the Hills Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Lake in the Hills Elem School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Farnsworth Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 62.5%).
- •Farnsworth Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.2).
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 Farnsworth Elem School better than Lake in the Hills Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Farnsworth Elem School ranks higher (48.7 vs 42.1 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 Farnsworth Elem School and Lake in the Hills Elem School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Lk In The Hls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Elem School: 502. Lake in the Hills Elem School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Elem School and Lake in the Hills Elem School rank in Illinois?
Farnsworth Elem School is 870th of 2,303 and Lake in the Hills Elem School is 1060th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).