Fearn Elementary School vs Smith Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fearn Elementary School
North Aurora Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
492 students
Smith Elem School
Aurora Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
425 students
| Measure | Fearn Elementary School North Aurora, Illinois | Smith Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #941 of 2,303 | #1631 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28032 of 50,301 | #41483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kβ5 | Grades PKβ5 |
| Students | 492 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 17% |
| city | North Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Fearn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 25.4).
- β’Fearn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 17%).
- β’Fearn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- β’Fearn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 60.5%).
- β’Smith Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.0).
- β’Fearn Elementary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 425.
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 Fearn Elementary School better than Smith Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Fearn Elementary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 25.4 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 Fearn Elementary School and Smith Elem School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between North Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fearn Elementary School: 492. Smith Elem School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fearn Elementary School and Smith Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fearn Elementary School is 941st of 2,303 and Smith Elem School is 1631st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).