Forrestal Elem School vs Oakdale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 221 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
Oakdale Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Forrestal Elem School Great Lakes, Illinois | Oakdale Elem School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2105 of 2,303 | #1629 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47631 of 50,301 | #41466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Great Lakes | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 15.0).
- •Oakdale Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Oakdale Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Oakdale Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 99.2%).
- •Forrestal Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.3).
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 Oakdale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale Elem School ranks higher (25.4 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 Oakdale Elem School?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Great Lakes and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrestal Elem School: 386. Oakdale Elem School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrestal Elem School and Oakdale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Forrestal Elem School is 2105th of 2,303 and Oakdale Elem School is 1629th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).