Fieldcrest Elem School vs Highlands Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fieldcrest Elem School
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Highlands Elem School
Hazel Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Fieldcrest Elem School Oak Forest, Illinois | Highlands Elem School Hazel Crest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1565 of 2,303 | #1895 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40449 of 50,301 | #45215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 217 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Oak Forest | Hazel Crest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fieldcrest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 19.4).
- •Fieldcrest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 94.9%).
- •Fieldcrest Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 28.3).
- •Highlands Elem School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 217.
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 Fieldcrest Elem School better than Highlands Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Fieldcrest Elem School ranks higher (26.9 vs 19.4 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 Fieldcrest Elem School and Highlands Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Oak Forest and Hazel Crest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fieldcrest Elem School: 217. Highlands Elem School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fieldcrest Elem School and Highlands Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fieldcrest Elem School is 1565th of 2,303 and Highlands Elem School is 1895th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).