Forrestal Elem School vs J T Manning Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrestal Elem School
Great Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–3
386 students
J T Manning Elem School
Westmont · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
386 students
| Measure | Forrestal Elem School Great Lakes, Illinois | J T Manning Elem School Westmont, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2105 of 2,303 | #333 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47631 of 50,301 | #12735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 57% |
| city | Great Lakes | Westmont |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J T Manning Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 15.0).
- •J T Manning Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •J T Manning Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 2.5%).
- •J T Manning Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 99.2%).
- •Forrestal Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.4).
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 Forrestal Elem School better than J T Manning Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), J T Manning Elem School ranks higher (68.0 vs 15.0 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 Forrestal Elem School and J T Manning Elem School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Great Lakes and Westmont in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrestal Elem School: 386. J T Manning Elem School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrestal Elem School and J T Manning Elem School rank in Illinois?
Forrestal Elem School is 2105th of 2,303 and J T Manning Elem School is 333rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).