Forest Elem School vs Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
658 students
| Measure | Forest Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois | Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 2,303 | #1670 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #19427 of 50,301 | #41989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 658 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| city | Des Plaines | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 24.5).
- •Forest Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Forest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Forest Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 86%).
- •Forest Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
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 Forest Elem School better than Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Elem School ranks higher (58.2 vs 24.5 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 Forest Elem School and Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elem School: 658. Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elem School and Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy rank in Illinois?
Forest Elem School is 569th of 2,303 and Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy is 1670th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).