Fieldcrest Elem School vs Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 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
Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy
Markham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
102 students
| Measure | Fieldcrest Elem School Oak Forest, Illinois | Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy Markham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1565 of 2,303 | #1800 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40449 of 50,301 | #43987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 217 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Oak Forest | Markham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fieldcrest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 21.4).
- •Fieldcrest Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 98%).
- •Fieldcrest Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.0).
- •Fieldcrest Elem School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 102.
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 Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fieldcrest Elem School ranks higher (26.9 vs 21.4 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 Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oak Forest and Markham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fieldcrest Elem School: 217. Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fieldcrest Elem School and Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy rank in Illinois?
Fieldcrest Elem School is 1565th of 2,303 and Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy is 1800th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).