Forrestal Elem School vs Whittier Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 45 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
Whittier Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Forrestal Elem School Great Lakes, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2105 of 2,303 | #615 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47631 of 50,301 | #20490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Great Lakes | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 15.0).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
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 Whittier Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elem School ranks higher (56.7 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 Whittier Elem School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Great Lakes and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrestal Elem School: 386. Whittier Elem School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrestal Elem School and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Forrestal Elem School is 2105th of 2,303 and Whittier Elem School is 615th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).